Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
City of Brenham
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-18 | AC43392 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC81953 | ND |
2016-02-23 | AD25160 | ND |
2017-01-25 | AD66922 | ND |
2018-01-30 | AE11347 | ND |
2019-01-28 | AE51791 | ND |