Pyrene
Sw Boone County Water Association
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.
11
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-29 | 14121003107 | ND |
| 2014-06-10 | 14163009001 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 14233003807 | ND |
| 2014-10-28 | 14303006501 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 15078004401 | ND |
| 2015-04-28 | 15120005601 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | 16140011101 | ND |
| 2017-04-25 | 17117003407 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | 17207001906 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 18129001701 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 19122005501 | ND |