Anthracene
Clay County Reg Water District
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.
20
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-19 | 14079000301 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 14136000601 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 14296000401 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 14296000201 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 14296000601 | ND |
| 2016-10-24 | 16300002701 | ND |
| 2016-10-24 | 16300002801 | ND |
| 2016-10-24 | 16300002501 | ND |
| 2017-10-16 | 17291000301 | ND |
| 2017-10-16 | 17291000701 | ND |
| 2017-10-16 | 17291000601 | ND |
| 2018-12-04 | 18339000101 | ND |
| 2018-12-04 | 18339000701 | ND |
| 2018-12-04 | 18339000801 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052008907 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052009007 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052009207 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 19114001002 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 19114000902 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 19114001202 | ND |