Phenanthrene
Harris County Municipal Utility District 149
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-08-18 | AD04612 | ND |
2015-12-09 | AD16357 | ND |
2016-03-07 | AD27379 | ND |
2016-05-12 | AD36662 | ND |
2016-09-28 | AD52126 | ND |
2016-12-14 | AD62275 | ND |
2017-01-26 | AD67328 | ND |
2017-04-20 | AD80497 | ND |
2017-07-25 | AD90682 | ND |
2017-10-24 | AE01944 | ND |
2018-02-06 | AE12589 | ND |
2018-05-22 | AE27327 | ND |
2018-08-27 | AE38574 | ND |
2018-11-30 | AE47651 | ND |
2019-01-24 | AE51380 | ND |
2019-05-23 | AE68061 | ND |
2019-09-05 | AE82349 | ND |
2019-10-08 | AE86015 | ND |