Benzo[b]fluoranthene
City of Jasper
Benzo[b]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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-02 | AC78866 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78867 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78865 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78880 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | AE13626 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | AE13628 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | AE27102 | ND |
| 2018-10-15 | AE43512 | ND |