Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
United States Navy -fort Adams
Dibenz[a,h]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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | 0.00909 ppb | 22 | 2 | ND - 0.1000 ppb |
2015 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
2016 | 0.0286 ppb | 14 | 2 | ND - 0.200 ppb |
2017 | ND | 30 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 19 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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