Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Del Rio Utilities Commission
Dibenz[a,h]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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-27 | AC48578 | ND |
2015-03-10 | AC83589 | ND |
2016-02-23 | AD25194 | ND |
2017-05-02 | AD82264 | ND |
2018-02-21 | AE14832 | ND |
2019-01-29 | AE52070 | ND |