Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District 91
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2015-03-23 | AC85746 | ND |
2015-09-17 | AD07645 | ND |
2015-11-17 | AD13904 | ND |
2016-05-26 | AD38622 | ND |
2016-09-28 | AD52124 | ND |
2017-02-23 | AD71895 | ND |
2018-03-21 | AE19429 | ND |
2019-08-07 | AE77607 | ND |