Anthracene
Thomas Cove
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-30 | L5153605-1 525 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | L5242402-1 525 | ND |
| 2015-03-26 | L5486345-525 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | L5530433-1-525 | ND |
| 2016-09-23 | L6372174-525 | ND |
| 2016-09-23 | L6372290-525 | ND |
| 2017-02-17 | L6568639-1 525 | ND |
| 2017-02-17 | L6635059-1 525 | ND |