Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District 110
Benzo[k]fluoranthene 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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-21 | AC64959 | ND |
| 2015-08-06 | AD03078 | ND |
| 2015-08-06 | AD03076 | ND |
| 2016-11-16 | AD58397 | ND |
| 2017-09-20 | AD97252 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30853 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30855 | ND |
| 2019-12-02 | AE90864 | ND |