Phenanthrene
United States Navy -fort Adams
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.
0
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 | 0.00909 ppb | 22 | 1 | ND - 0.200 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 0.00667 ppb | 30 | 2 | ND - 0.1000 ppb |
| 2018 | 0.1000 ppb | 20 | 1 | ND - 2.00 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.00526 ppb | 19 | 1 | ND - 0.1000 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
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