Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
City of Austin Water & Wastewater
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-10 | AC46302 | ND |
2014-03-10 | AC46299 | ND |
2015-03-23 | AC85761 | ND |
2015-03-23 | AC85760 | ND |
2015-03-23 | AC85747 | ND |
2015-05-28 | AC93697 | ND |
2015-09-01 | AD05262 | ND |
2015-11-17 | AD13916 | ND |
2016-02-25 | AD25900 | ND |
2016-02-25 | AD25901 | ND |
2017-03-14 | AD75039 | ND |
2017-03-14 | AD75040 | ND |
2018-02-06 | AE12598 | ND |
2018-02-06 | AE12597 | ND |
2018-08-02 | AE35673 | ND |
2019-02-07 | AE53615 | ND |
2019-05-07 | AE65252 | ND |