Pyrene
City of Anaheim
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-14 | 4417-096-1120 | ND |
| 2015-10-05 | 4417-096-1230 | ND |
| 2016-01-11 | 4417-096-1010 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | 4417-096-1120 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | 4417-110-0910 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | 4417-110-1210 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 4417-110-1215 | ND |