Benzo[b]fluoranthene
Rison Waterworks
Benzo[b]fluoranthene 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.
8
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0400 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.160 ppb |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-05 | 14037002807 | ND |
| 2014-02-05 | 14037002907 | ND |
| 2014-05-05 | 14128006607 | 0.160 ppb |
| 2014-05-05 | 14128006507 | ND |
| 2017-02-21 | 17054000701 | ND |
| 2017-02-21 | 17054000601 | ND |
| 2017-06-07 | 17158001807 | ND |
| 2017-06-07 | 17158001907 | ND |