Acenaphthylene
University of Rhode Island
Acenaphthylene 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.
16
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | 1401843-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 1401843-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 1401843-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | 1405020-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | 1405020-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | 1405020-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-03-24 | 1501647-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | 1601493-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-20 | 1701539-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-20 | 1701539-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-20 | 1701539-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-09-05 | 1704250-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-09-05 | 1704250-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | 1801506-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | 1901378-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2019-06-26 | 1902734-01_TO40 | ND |