Phenanthrene
Mount Pleasant 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-06-08 | 15161007107 | ND |
2015-07-14 | 15196003107 | ND |
2015-09-14 | 15259000201 | ND |
2015-09-15 | 15259000301 | ND |
2018-04-10 | 18102006207 | ND |
2018-12-04 | 18339002007 | ND |