Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
City of Paint Rock
NOTE: City of Paint Rock purchases water from Millersview-doole Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for benzo[g,h,i]perylene. Sample information shown below was taken by Millersview-doole Water Supply Corporation.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Paint Rock purchases water from Millersview-doole Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for benzo[g,h,i]perylene. Sample information shown below was taken by Millersview-doole Water Supply Corporation.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-27 | AC45163 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AC92689 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AC92697 | ND |
| 2016-02-17 | AD24523 | ND |