Benzo[b]fluoranthene
Mesa Water District
Benzo[b]fluoranthene 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2017-02-21 | 4417-040-0850 | ND |
2017-05-15 | 4417-040-0830 | ND |
2017-07-12 | 4417-006-1100 | ND |
2017-08-24 | 4417-040-0835 | ND |
2017-10-02 | 4417-040-0810 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 4417-006-0955 | ND |