Acenaphthene
Pocahontas
Acenaphthene 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.
17
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-19 | 14079000201 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 14170006401 | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | 14253002201 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 14324008701 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 15148004901 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | 16140006201 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 16168008401 | ND |
| 2016-10-18 | 16293000207 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | 17159000301 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | 18144010001 | ND |
| 2018-09-11 | 18256007701 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | 18305002901 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | 18311001601 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 19024004901 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 19121001401 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 19240003007 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19304002506 | ND |