Pyrene
Texarkana Water Utilities
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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-24 | 14058003601 | ND |
| 2014-04-02 | 14093002301 | ND |
| 2014-07-02 | 14184008701 | ND |
| 2015-07-06 | 15190006707 | ND |
| 2015-10-26 | 15302000107 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | 16189007901 | ND |
| 2017-07-05 | 17187004301 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186006607 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 18277005507 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 19191003203 | ND |