Benzo[a]anthracene
City of Corpus Christi
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
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 |
2018-02-06 | AE12595 | ND |
2019-01-23 | AE51040 | ND |
2019-04-17 | AE62839 | ND |