Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Harris County MUD 53
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.
27
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | 0.0900 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.450 ppb |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-03 | AC41139 | ND |
| 2014-02-03 | AC41138 | ND |
| 2015-01-21 | AC77138 | 0.450 ppb |
| 2015-01-21 | AC77143 | ND |
| 2015-04-15 | AC88474 | ND |
| 2015-07-29 | AD01646 | ND |
| 2015-12-04 | AD15840 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | AD19872 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | AD19873 | ND |
| 2016-04-20 | AD33670 | ND |
| 2016-07-15 | AD44629 | ND |
| 2016-12-16 | AD62591 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | AD68965 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | AD68964 | ND |
| 2017-05-05 | AD83173 | ND |
| 2017-07-07 | AD88747 | ND |
| 2017-10-27 | AE02744 | ND |
| 2018-02-08 | AE13118 | ND |
| 2018-02-08 | AE13117 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | AE25464 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | AE38476 | ND |
| 2018-10-25 | AE44658 | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | AE49669 | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | AE49670 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | AE63423 | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | AE75417 | ND |
| 2019-10-03 | AE85711 | ND |