Benzo[a]anthracene
Falfurrias Utility Board
Benzo[a]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.
10
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-12 | AE13396 | ND |
| 2018-02-12 | AE13397 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30098 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30099 | ND |
| 2018-11-05 | AE45283 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | AE88969 | ND |
| 2020-08-17 | AF23919 | ND |
| 2021-05-26 | AF55962 | ND |
| 2022-06-30 | AG03162 | ND |
| 2023-04-12 | AG36654 | ND |