Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
Badger Mountain Irrigation District
NOTE: Badger Mountain Irrigation District purchases water from City of Richland which is required to test for indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Richland.
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Badger Mountain Irrigation District purchases water from City of Richland which is required to test for indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Richland.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-09 | ND | |
| 2019-06-04 | ND | |
| 2019-09-03 | ND |