Acenaphthene
Bammel Utility District
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.
8
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-19 | AD14305 | ND |
| 2016-03-07 | AD27388 | ND |
| 2016-06-30 | AD42815 | ND |
| 2016-09-27 | AD51565 | ND |
| 2016-12-06 | AD60768 | ND |
| 2017-09-11 | AD95642 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | AE30327 | ND |
| 2019-03-20 | AE59354 | ND |