Anthracene
Twin Buttes Water System
NOTE: Twin Buttes Water System purchases water from City of San Angelo which is required to test for anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of San Angelo.
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Twin Buttes Water System purchases water from City of San Angelo which is required to test for anthracene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of San Angelo.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-29 | AC52156 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | AC52152 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | AC52154 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | AC52151 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | AC52150 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | AC52158 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | AC52157 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | AC52159 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | AC52153 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC79553 | ND |
| 2016-02-17 | AD24522 | ND |