Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
City of Groves
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.
9
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-25 | AC44578 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | AC79785 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | AD08101 | ND |
| 2015-12-03 | AD15540 | ND |
| 2016-03-02 | AD26740 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | AD39654 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | AD70490 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | AE13627 | ND |
| 2019-02-14 | AE54689 | ND |