Pyrene
El Dorado Utility District
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-30 | AC52467 | ND |
2014-04-30 | AC52464 | ND |
2015-10-06 | AD09653 | ND |
2015-10-06 | AD09654 | ND |
2016-12-02 | AD60486 | ND |
2017-05-25 | AD85761 | ND |
2017-11-15 | AE05038 | ND |
2018-05-23 | AE27595 | ND |
2018-05-23 | AE27592 | ND |
2019-11-07 | AE88975 | ND |
2019-11-07 | AE88974 | ND |