Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Naval Station, Newport
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 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.
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Samples
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Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.00500 ppb | 20 | 1 | ND - 0.1000 ppb |
| 2019 | ND | 19 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 28 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 22 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 0.00952 ppb | 21 | 1 | ND - 0.200 ppb |
| 2023 | ND | 28 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
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