Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
United Water Rhode Island
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.
28
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 | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-10 | 1401735-06_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-10 | 1401735-05_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-10 | 1401735-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-10 | 1401735-07_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 1402628-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 1402628-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 1402628-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 1404206-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 1404206-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 1404206-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 1404206-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-12-01 | 1405785-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-12-01 | 1405785-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-12-01 | 1405785-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | 1701472-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | 1701472-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | 1701472-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | 1701472-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | 1702429-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | 1702429-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | 1702429-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | 1703701-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | 1703701-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | 1703701-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | 1703701-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-12-04 | 1705191-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-12-04 | 1705191-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-12-04 | 1705191-02_TO40 | ND |