Phenanthrene
Terrell County Water Control and Improvement District 1
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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-22 | AE38211 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | AE65793 | ND |
| 2020-09-17 | AF27784 | ND |
| 2020-09-17 | AF27786 | ND |
| 2021-07-20 | AF62740 | ND |
| 2022-05-19 | AF97823 | ND |
| 2023-09-20 | AG57121 | ND |
| 2023-09-20 | AG57124 | ND |