Benzo[a]anthracene
City of Moody
NOTE: City of Moody purchases water from Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for benzo[a]anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Bluebonnet 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Moody purchases water from Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for benzo[a]anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-10 | AE26015 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | AE67791 | ND |
| 2020-05-27 | AF12753 | ND |
| 2021-06-02 | AF56336 | ND |
| 2022-05-26 | AF98736 | ND |
| 2023-05-25 | AG42205 | ND |