Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Shady Harbor Fire District
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.
11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-24 | 1801832-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 1801832-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 1801832-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 1801832-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2021-11-17 | 2105111-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2021-11-17 | 2105111-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2021-11-17 | 2105111-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2021-11-17 | 2105111-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2022-02-08 | 2201055-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2022-02-08 | 2201055-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2022-02-08 | 2201055-03_TO40 | ND |