Pyrene
Paragould Light Water & Cable
Pyrene 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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-24 | 14057000801 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 15078000201 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 15148000207 | ND |
| 2015-09-08 | 15252003901 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 16049006401 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 18012000607 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | 18101010207 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | 19052008201 | ND |