4-Androstene-3,17-dione
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA)
NOTE: Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for 4-androstene-3,17-dione. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
Human sex hormones are sometimes detected at low concentrations in drinking water. There are no current health guidelines to determine whether these exposures are safe, or if they could pose a risk to human health.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppt = parts per trillion
All test results
NOTE: Boston Water and Sewer Commission (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for 4-androstene-3,17-dione. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
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