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Benzo[g,h,i]perylene

United States Navy -fort Adams

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.

 

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Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20180.00500 ppb201ND - 0.1000 ppb
2019ND190ND
2020ND280ND
2021ND220ND
20220.00952 ppb211ND - 0.200 ppb
2023ND280ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result