Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
Artesian Northern Sussex Regional
Dibenz[a,h]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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-10-02 | L5242400-1 525 | ND |
2014-11-13 | L5242397-1 525 | ND |
2015-03-27 | L5486353-1 | ND |
2015-12-17 | L5640008-1 525 | ND |
2016-10-25 | L6343321-525 | ND |
2017-02-16 | L6635217-1 525 | ND |