Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
City of Pasadena
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-06 | AC46054 | ND |
2014-04-24 | AC51754 | ND |
2014-04-24 | AC51753 | ND |
2015-01-14 | AC76330 | ND |
2015-01-14 | AC76334 | ND |
2015-01-14 | AC76329 | ND |
2016-01-11 | AD17420 | ND |
2016-01-11 | AD17418 | ND |
2016-04-06 | AD32170 | ND |
2016-04-06 | AD32171 | ND |
2016-06-17 | AD41249 | ND |
2016-07-06 | AD43222 | ND |
2017-01-10 | AD64132 | ND |
2017-03-16 | AD75574 | ND |
2017-03-16 | AD75573 | ND |
2017-03-16 | AD75575 | ND |
2017-04-04 | AD78395 | ND |
2017-07-11 | AD88957 | ND |
2017-10-31 | AE03052 | ND |
2018-02-06 | AE12586 | ND |
2018-02-06 | AE12587 | ND |
2018-05-02 | AE24884 | ND |
2018-05-02 | AE24883 | ND |
2018-06-26 | AE31579 | ND |
2018-11-14 | AE46118 | ND |
2019-01-30 | AE52304 | ND |
2019-01-30 | AE52301 | ND |
2019-03-06 | AE57468 | ND |
2019-03-06 | AE57469 | ND |