Chrysene
Saugatucket Springs
Chrysene 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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-30 | 1804572-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 1904714-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 2001472-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2020-04-29 | 2001790-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2020-11-17 | 2004637-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2021-11-01 | 2104943-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2022-10-13 | 2204410-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2023-12-08 | 2305422-01_TO40 | ND |