Benzo[a]anthracene
California Water Service Company - East Los Angeles
NOTE: California Water Service Company - East Los Angeles purchases water from Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal. which is required to test for benzo[a]anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal..
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: California Water Service Company - East Los Angeles purchases water from Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal. which is required to test for benzo[a]anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Metropolitan Water District of So. Cal..
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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