Pyrene
Carroll-Boone Water District
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.
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-26 | 14059001601 | ND |
| 2015-03-24 | 15085003401 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | 16036006407 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | 16160000601 | ND |
| 2018-01-16 | 18018004001 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 19051000507 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | 19115008707 | ND |