Acenaphthene
Bayview Municipal Utility District
NOTE: Bayview Municipal Utility District purchases water from Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City which is required to test for acenaphthene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City.
Acenaphthene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 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
NOTE: Bayview Municipal Utility District purchases water from Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City which is required to test for acenaphthene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-09 | AE25803 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | AE50483 | ND |
| 2020-02-06 | AE97406 | ND |
| 2021-01-26 | AF41194 | ND |
| 2022-03-17 | AF89643 | ND |
| 2023-02-16 | AG29450 | ND |