Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 6
NOTE: Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 purchases water from North Harris County Regional Water Authority which is required to test for indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene. Sample information shown below was taken by North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 purchases water from North Harris County Regional Water Authority which is required to test for indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene. Sample information shown below was taken by North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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