Anthracene
Marion Waterworks
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.
17
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-05 | 14038000501 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 15078000301 | ND |
| 2017-07-03 | 17187006501 | ND |
| 2017-12-06 | 17341002007 | ND |
| 2017-12-19 | 17353001701 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | 18019004208 | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 18073000301 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 18101008307 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 18228001307 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 18228001207 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 18228001407 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | 18228001107 | ND |
| 2018-10-15 | 18291006307 | ND |
| 2018-10-15 | 18291006407 | ND |
| 2018-10-15 | 18291006207 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 19010014801 | ND |
| 2019-08-19 | 19233003701 | ND |