Benzo[a]anthracene
Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 12
NOTE: Galveston County Water Control and Improvement 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Galveston County Water Control and Improvement 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 |