Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
City of Buda
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 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.
11
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-02 | AC78876 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | AC95226 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | AC95224 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | AC95225 | ND |
| 2017-03-23 | AD76703 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | AD83842 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | AD90936 | ND |
| 2017-10-18 | AE01442 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09344 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09342 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09343 | ND |