Anthracene
Parkers Chapel
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.
7
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-12 | 14317002602 | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | 16301003207 | ND |
| 2017-10-11 | 17285000402 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | 18284000302 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 19017000507 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19303000606 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19303000706 | ND |