Benzo[a]anthracene
Sjra Grp Sw Treatment Plant
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.
8
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-12 | AD32901 | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | AD32902 | ND |
| 2016-09-16 | AD50225 | ND |
| 2016-09-16 | AD50224 | ND |
| 2016-12-02 | AD60482 | ND |
| 2016-12-02 | AD60480 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | AD65879 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | AD65880 | ND |