Benzo[a]anthracene
Kingsland Water Supply Corporation
Benzo[a]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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-29 | AC40526 | ND |
| 2014-05-01 | AC52653 | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | AC78288 | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | AC78286 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | AD21605 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | AD21597 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | AD70507 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | AD72619 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | AE15576 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | AE15575 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AE53622 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AE53619 | ND |