Pyrene
City of Corpus Christi
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-13 | AC10495 | ND |
| 2013-06-24 | AC23018 | ND |
| 2013-08-09 | AC27512 | ND |
| 2013-12-20 | AC38193 | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | AC48195 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | AC80789 | ND |
| 2016-02-10 | AD23185 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | AD65522 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | AD76162 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | AD84515 | ND |
| 2017-07-28 | AD91469 | ND |
| 2017-11-14 | AE04820 | ND |