Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 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.
11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-15 | AC76587 | ND |
| 2015-07-31 | AD02190 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | AD19423 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | AD19422 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | AD19424 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | AD19417 | ND |
| 2018-07-02 | AE32331 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | AE60557 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | AE60559 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | AE60558 | ND |
| 2019-03-28 | AE60560 | ND |