Benzo[a]anthracene
Whitworth Water District 2
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.
13
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-06 | ND | |
| 2018-04-06 | ND | |
| 2018-04-06 | ND | |
| 2018-04-06 | ND | |
| 2018-04-30 | ND | |
| 2018-04-30 | ND | |
| 2018-04-30 | ND | |
| 2018-04-30 | ND | |
| 2018-05-17 | ND | |
| 2018-05-17 | ND | |
| 2018-05-17 | ND | |
| 2018-06-21 | ND | |
| 2019-06-18 | ND |