Benzo[a]anthracene
Galveston County Municipal Utility District 12
NOTE: Galveston County Municipal Utility District 12 purchases water from Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City which is required to test for benzo[a]anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City.
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.
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Galveston County Municipal Utility District 12 purchases water from Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City which is required to test for benzo[a]anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-17 | AC47186 | ND |
| 2015-01-30 | AC78871 | ND |
| 2016-01-29 | AD21264 | ND |
| 2017-01-23 | AD66221 | ND |
| 2018-05-09 | AE25803 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | AE50483 | ND |