Benzo[a]anthracene
Sardis Water Association
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-17 | 14324005801 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 15204005307 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 15204005207 | ND |
| 2015-11-16 | 15320000607 | ND |
| 2015-11-16 | 15320000707 | ND |
| 2017-11-08 | 17313014901 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18220003707 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 18220003807 | ND |
| 2018-10-30 | 18304002507 | ND |
| 2018-10-30 | 18304002407 | ND |