Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
South Bethany
Dibenz[a,h]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.
17
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 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-06 | L4969344-1 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | L5011850-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-07 | L5050456-1 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | L5105693-2 | ND |
| 2014-06-30 | L4949121-1-525 | ND |
| 2014-06-30 | L4949121-1 525 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | L5148536-1 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | L5148535-1 | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | L5251488-2 | ND |
| 2014-09-25 | L5242401-1 525 | ND |
| 2014-12-01 | L5347927-1-525 | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | L5530440-525 | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | L5507381-1-525 | ND |
| 2016-01-11 | L5711890-1 525 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | L6019358-1 525 | ND |
| 2017-08-30 | L6844903-1 525 | ND |
| 2017-08-30 | L685483-525 | ND |