Phenanthrene
Onalaska Water Supply Corporation
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-04-23 | AC89489 | ND |
2015-04-23 | AC89503 | ND |
2015-04-23 | AC89502 | ND |
2015-04-23 | AC89493 | ND |
2016-01-20 | AD19055 | ND |
2018-02-15 | AE14240 | ND |
2018-02-15 | AE14223 | ND |
2018-02-15 | AE14226 | ND |
2018-02-15 | AE14224 | ND |