Anthracene
Bethany Bay Ocean View
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-04-25 | 2311948001 | ND |
2018-04-25 | 2311953002 | ND |
2018-05-30 | 2318334002 | ND |
2018-05-30 | 2318336002 | ND |
2018-08-01 | 2330455003 | ND |
2018-08-02 | 2330461003 | ND |
2018-08-02 | 2330462003 | ND |