Benzo[a]anthracene
Patton Village West Water System
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.
15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-02 | AE90867 | ND |
| 2020-07-30 | AF21490 | ND |
| 2020-07-30 | AF21491 | ND |
| 2020-07-30 | AF21492 | ND |
| 2020-12-11 | AF37557 | ND |
| 2021-01-12 | AF38948 | ND |
| 2021-05-07 | AF53087 | ND |
| 2022-06-06 | AF99755 | ND |
| 2022-08-10 | AG08681 | ND |
| 2022-10-18 | AG17508 | ND |
| 2023-01-10 | AG23856 | ND |
| 2023-04-03 | AG35240 | ND |
| 2023-05-10 | AG40108 | ND |
| 2023-07-14 | AG48876 | ND |
| 2023-10-26 | AG61348 | ND |