Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation
NOTE: Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation purchases water from West Travis County Regional WS which is required to test for benzo[k]fluoranthene. Sample information shown below was taken by West Travis County Regional WS.
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.
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation purchases water from West Travis County Regional WS which is required to test for benzo[k]fluoranthene. Sample information shown below was taken by West Travis County Regional WS.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-15 | AE14239 | ND |
| 2019-01-23 | AE51055 | ND |
| 2020-09-01 | AF25926 | ND |
| 2021-08-11 | AF65776 | ND |
| 2022-08-11 | AG08974 | ND |
| 2023-03-16 | AG33430 | ND |