Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
City of Elko
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-05 | 1410186-01 | ND |
2014-05-05 | S201405-0177 | ND |
2016-07-13 | 1619518-01 | ND |
2016-07-13 | 1619520-01 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1620227-01 | ND |
2016-07-20 | 1620228-01 | ND |