Benzo[k]fluoranthene
San Antonio Water System Northeast
Benzo[k]fluoranthene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-02 | AC65490 | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | AC98819 | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | AC98818 | ND |
| 2015-07-09 | AC99017 | ND |
| 2017-12-13 | AE07732 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | AE20084 | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | AE25999 | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | AE26002 | ND |