Benzo[a]anthracene
California Water Service Company-Lancaster
NOTE: California Water Service Company-Lancaster purchases water from Antelope Valley - East Kern Water Agency which is required to test for benzo[a]anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Antelope Valley - East Kern Water Agency.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: California Water Service Company-Lancaster purchases water from Antelope Valley - East Kern Water Agency which is required to test for benzo[a]anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Antelope Valley - East Kern Water Agency.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-14 | CA1910045_003_003-202209141120 | ND |
| 2022-09-14 | CA1910045_005_005-202209141120 | ND |
| 2022-09-14 | CA1910045_002_002-202209141120 | ND |
| 2023-05-18 | CA1910045_022_022-202305180808 | ND |
| 2023-08-09 | CA1910045_012_012-202308090856 | ND |
| 2023-08-09 | CA1910045_015_015-202308090755 | ND |
| 2023-11-08 | CA1910045_012_012-202311080946 | ND |