Pyrene
City of Port Neches
Pyrene 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-25 | AC44575 | ND |
2015-02-09 | AC79783 | ND |
2016-03-02 | AD26741 | ND |
2016-10-12 | AD53226 | ND |
2016-10-21 | AD54450 | ND |
2017-02-02 | AD68527 | ND |
2017-05-02 | AD82537 | ND |
2018-03-08 | AE17698 | ND |
2019-02-14 | AE54690 | ND |