Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Canonchet Cliffs Water Association Inc.
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.
15
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-03 | 1401654-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-03 | 1401654-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-04-01 | 1402088-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-04-01 | 1402088-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 1501554-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 1501554-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-08-18 | 1503715-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 1801421-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 1801421-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 1801421-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-19 | 1801421-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | 1802044-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | 1803417-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-10-30 | 1804573-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | 1901479-01_TO40 | ND |