Pyrene
Northwest Harris County MUD 5
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-07-28 | AD01364 | ND |
2015-07-28 | AD01366 | ND |
2015-07-28 | AD01365 | ND |
2017-08-08 | AD92473 | ND |
2018-05-10 | AE26008 | ND |
2018-05-10 | AE26009 | ND |
2018-05-10 | AE26010 | ND |