Pyrene
Jasper County Water Control and Improvement District 1
Pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-09-15 | AD07459 | ND |
2016-03-29 | AD31057 | ND |
2016-06-22 | AD41568 | ND |
2017-03-22 | AD76449 | ND |
2018-03-06 | AE17121 | ND |
2019-03-04 | AE57027 | ND |