Phenanthrene
New Braunfels Utilities
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.
24
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-31 | AC41130 | ND |
| 2014-05-08 | AC53585 | ND |
| 2014-05-08 | AC53584 | ND |
| 2014-05-08 | AC53581 | ND |
| 2014-05-08 | AC53586 | ND |
| 2015-01-21 | AC77163 | ND |
| 2015-03-24 | AC85939 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | AD17681 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | AD17682 | ND |
| 2016-02-24 | AD25510 | ND |
| 2016-02-24 | AD25507 | ND |
| 2016-05-20 | AD37825 | ND |
| 2017-01-12 | AD64881 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | AD85999 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | AD85997 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | AD85998 | ND |
| 2017-08-23 | AD94027 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | AE12330 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | AE44790 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | AE52744 | ND |
| 2019-02-04 | AE52747 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | AE58877 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | AE63258 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | AE76480 | ND |