Benzo[b]fluoranthene
Yerington, City of
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.
7
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-03 | 1407485-01 | ND |
| 2014-05-07 | 1410450-01-S | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 1421453-01 | ND |
| 2014-09-11 | 1421452-01 | ND |
| 2017-05-02 | 1712235-01 | ND |
| 2019-12-30 | 202001030189 | ND |
| 2019-12-30 | 202001030192 | ND |