Chrysene
Rehoboth District
Chrysene 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.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-20 | 2224698004 | ND |
| 2017-09-27 | 2265849001 | ND |
| 2018-04-19 | 2310461003 | ND |
| 2018-04-19 | 2310468005 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 2311945004 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 2311946002 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 2311949002 | ND |
| 2018-06-07 | 2319770003 | ND |