Benzo[a]anthracene
City of Lyford
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 | 3 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-06-02 | AC55701 | ND |
2015-02-24 | AC81755 | ND |
2015-05-28 | AC93702 | ND |
2015-11-09 | AD13069 | ND |
2016-02-24 | AD25505 | ND |
2017-03-13 | AD74743 | ND |
2018-02-23 | AE15572 | ND |
2019-04-01 | AE60760 | ND |