Anthracene
City of Hallettsville
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.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-26 | AC86427 | ND |
| 2015-03-26 | AC86425 | ND |
| 2015-03-26 | AC86426 | ND |
| 2015-09-08 | AD06023 | ND |
| 2015-12-02 | AD15253 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | AD27725 | ND |
| 2017-12-06 | AE07089 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | AE40873 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | AE40874 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | AE40872 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | AE80356 | ND |