Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Calico Rock
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | 0.0822 ppb | 9 | 1 | ND - 0.740 ppb |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-08-25 | 14239002801 | ND |
2015-03-31 | 15092005001 | ND |
2015-03-31 | 15092004801 | 0.740 ppb |
2015-03-31 | 15092004901 | ND |
2015-03-31 | 15092004701 | ND |
2015-06-08 | 15161006801 | ND |
2015-06-30 | 15182001701 | ND |
2015-08-19 | 15232001201 | ND |
2015-09-22 | 15266002001 | ND |
2015-11-24 | 15329003401 | ND |
2016-01-13 | 16015011201 | ND |
2016-03-08 | 16070001801 | ND |
2016-07-12 | 16196017801 | ND |
2017-07-11 | 17194010101 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 18032004507 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 18032004707 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 18032004407 | ND |
2018-01-30 | 18032004607 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 18193011401 | ND |
2019-08-26 | 19240000501 | ND |