Benzo[a]anthracene
Pyatt 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.
7
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-28 | 14303006201 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | 15302005807 | ND |
| 2017-10-31 | 17306003601 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 18291008807 | ND |
| 2018-11-27 | 18333003701 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 19010010901 | ND |
| 2019-11-19 | 19324001601 | ND |