Phenanthrene
Rector Waterworks
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 | 0.320 ppb | 4 | 2 | ND - 1.12 ppb |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-15 | 14136000401 | ND |
2014-05-15 | 14136002401 | 1.12 ppb |
2014-08-06 | 14219000301 | ND |
2014-10-21 | 14296000301 | 0.160 ppb |
2015-09-08 | 15252004301 | ND |
2016-05-09 | 16133003207 | ND |
2016-05-09 | 16133003307 | ND |
2017-05-09 | 17130006801 | ND |
2017-08-14 | 17229009101 | ND |
2018-06-11 | 18164002201 | ND |
2018-08-27 | 18242002901 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 19114000807 | ND |
2019-04-22 | 19114000707 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 19220013801 | ND |