Anthracene
Kirkmont Municipal Utility District
NOTE: Kirkmont Municipal Utility District purchases water from Sagemeadow Utility District which is required to test for anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Sagemeadow Utility 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.
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Kirkmont Municipal Utility District purchases water from Sagemeadow Utility District which is required to test for anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by Sagemeadow Utility District.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-12 | AE22365 | ND |
| 2018-04-12 | AE22366 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | AE54913 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | AE54914 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | AE99100 | ND |
| 2020-02-19 | AE99101 | ND |
| 2021-03-04 | AF45505 | ND |
| 2021-05-26 | AF55638 | ND |
| 2022-03-24 | AF90596 | ND |
| 2022-03-24 | AF90598 | ND |
| 2023-02-22 | AG30058 | ND |