Benzo[a]anthracene
Bethel Village Water Association
Benzo[a]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.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-26 | 1501690-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-03-26 | 1501690-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-05-11 | 1502134-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-05-11 | 1502134-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 1504075-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 1504075-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | 1504930-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | 1504930-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | 1801440-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | 1801440-01_TO40 | ND |