Dibenz[a,h]anthracene
City of Victoria
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-06 | AC41744 | ND |
2014-02-06 | AC41746 | ND |
2015-02-16 | AC80660 | ND |
2015-09-09 | AD06372 | ND |
2015-10-26 | AD11744 | ND |
2016-01-25 | AD19901 | ND |
2016-05-24 | AD38119 | ND |
2017-01-31 | AD68215 | ND |
2018-02-26 | AE15581 | ND |
2019-02-12 | AE54423 | ND |