Benzo[b]fluoranthene
California Water Service - Livermore
NOTE: California Water Service - Livermore purchases water from Zone 7 Water Agency which is required to test for benzo[b]fluoranthene. Sample information shown below was taken by Zone 7 Water Agency.
Benzo[b]fluoranthene 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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: California Water Service - Livermore purchases water from Zone 7 Water Agency which is required to test for benzo[b]fluoranthene. Sample information shown below was taken by Zone 7 Water Agency.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-06 | CA0110010_012_012-202007060725 | ND |
| 2020-07-06 | CA0110010_023_023-202007060920 | ND |
| 2020-07-06 | CA0110010_024_024-202007060820 | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | CA0110010_001_001-202007290708 | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | CA0110010_009_009-202007290910 | ND |