Phenanthrene
Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1a
NOTE: Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1a purchases water from Baytown Area Water Authority which is required to test for phenanthrene. Sample information shown below was taken by Baytown Area 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 1a purchases water from Baytown Area Water Authority which is required to test for phenanthrene. Sample information shown below was taken by Baytown Area Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-12 | AE13417 | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | AE49689 | ND |
| 2020-03-16 | AF03095 | ND |
| 2021-01-12 | AF38943 | ND |
| 2022-04-04 | AF91895 | ND |
| 2022-07-05 | AG03297 | ND |
| 2022-10-11 | AG16723 | ND |
| 2023-01-12 | AG24532 | ND |
| 2023-01-12 | AG24533 | ND |
| 2023-04-05 | AG35693 | ND |