Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Jefferson County Water Control and Improvement District 10
Dibenz[a,h]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.
7
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-13 | AC46998 | ND |
| 2014-06-02 | AC55702 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | AC79795 | ND |
| 2016-02-01 | AD21253 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | AD67704 | ND |
| 2018-01-31 | AE11698 | ND |
| 2019-02-21 | AE55479 | ND |