Benzo[a]anthracene
Swifton Waterworks
Benzo[a]anthracene 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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-15 | 14136000501 | ND |
2015-06-02 | 15155003201 | ND |
2015-09-14 | 15259000701 | ND |
2016-05-03 | 16126003707 | ND |
2017-05-22 | 17145003701 | ND |
2018-05-14 | 18136002301 | ND |
2019-06-04 | 19157005107 | ND |