Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Gurdon Waterworks
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.
21
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-22 | 18025000807 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | 18025000707 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 18115005507 | ND |
| 2018-06-20 | 18172000501 | ND |
| 2018-06-20 | 18172000601 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 18340005401 | ND |
| 2019-01-23 | 19024002007 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 19122001801 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 19122001707 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 19220001807 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | 19324000207 | ND |
| 2020-05-12 | 20135001401 | ND |
| 2021-04-05 | 21098004007 | ND |
| 2021-04-05 | 21098004107 | ND |
| 2021-11-22 | 21328000601 | ND |
| 2021-11-22 | 21328000701 | ND |
| 2022-01-11 | 22013002607 | ND |
| 2022-05-04 | O197615-PAE-1 | ND |
| 2022-05-31 | O198555-PAE-1 | ND |
| 2022-10-03 | O202442-PAE-1 | ND |
| 2022-11-07 | O203740-PAE-1 | ND |