Phenanthrene
City of Atwater
Phenanthrene 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-11 | 5806-013-0915 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 5806-014-0845 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 5806-015-0815 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 5806-016-0745 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 5806-017-0945 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 5806-018-1015 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 5806-019-0715 | ND |
| 2015-03-11 | 5806-021-0645 | ND |