Benzo[b]fluoranthene
Ely Municipal Water Department
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.
9
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-11 | 201503170492 | ND |
| 2015-08-20 | 201508260569 | ND |
| 2015-10-15 | 201510200094 | ND |
| 2017-02-23 | 201703010881 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | 201709191268 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | 201709191272 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | 201709191270 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | 201709191271 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | 201910010466 | ND |