Phenanthrene
Elaine Waterworks
Phenanthrene 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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-22 | 14023009601 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 14114013001 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 14233000507 | ND |
| 2015-08-06 | 15219000701 | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | 15260001507 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 16049005607 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 18200000207 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298004307 | ND |