Benzo[a]anthracene
Harris County Municipal Utility District 418
Benzo[a]anthracene 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-09-03 | AC65712 | ND |
2015-03-06 | AC83312 | ND |
2015-06-23 | AC97065 | ND |
2016-07-19 | AD44778 | ND |
2017-08-02 | AD91895 | ND |
2018-03-27 | AE20276 | ND |
2019-06-03 | AE68971 | ND |