Phenanthrene
City of Oyster Creek
NOTE: City of Oyster Creek purchases water from Brazosport Water Authority which is required to test for phenanthrene. Sample information shown below was taken by Brazosport Water Authority.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Oyster Creek purchases water from Brazosport Water Authority which is required to test for phenanthrene. Sample information shown below was taken by Brazosport Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-22 | AE09699 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AE53613 | ND |
| 2020-03-17 | AF03387 | ND |
| 2021-01-21 | AF40456 | ND |
| 2022-01-24 | AF81428 | ND |
| 2023-05-15 | AG40595 | ND |