Benzo[b]fluoranthene
City of Rosenberg
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-03-25 | AC86130 | ND |
2015-03-25 | AC86132 | ND |
2015-03-25 | AC86131 | ND |
2015-03-25 | AC86129 | ND |
2015-05-05 | AC90607 | ND |
2015-09-11 | AD06989 | ND |
2015-11-02 | AD12251 | ND |
2016-01-26 | AD20187 | ND |
2017-03-14 | AD75028 | ND |
2018-03-05 | AE16765 | ND |
2018-03-05 | AE16768 | ND |
2018-03-05 | AE16769 | ND |
2018-03-05 | AE16773 | ND |
2018-03-05 | AE16770 | ND |
2018-05-21 | AE27089 | ND |
2019-04-02 | AE60914 | ND |