Benzo[b]fluoranthene
City of Friendswood
Benzo[b]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.
14
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-20 | AC43948 | ND |
| 2014-02-20 | AC43949 | ND |
| 2014-03-20 | AC47856 | ND |
| 2015-02-05 | AC79543 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AC92691 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AC92692 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AC92693 | ND |
| 2016-02-04 | AD22263 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | AD65886 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | AE11109 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | AE27093 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | AE27094 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | AE40331 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | AE52755 | ND |