Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Carroll-Boone Water District
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 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.
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 |