Benzo[g,h,i]perylene
Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2016-02-25 | AD25882 | ND |
2016-02-25 | AD25881 | ND |
2016-02-25 | AD25878 | ND |
2016-02-25 | AD25880 | ND |
2019-02-26 | AE56108 | ND |
2019-02-26 | AE56099 | ND |
2019-02-26 | AE56103 | ND |
2019-02-26 | AE56094 | ND |