Phenanthrene
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District 50 El Lago
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-04 | AC41384 | ND |
2015-02-17 | AC80794 | ND |
2016-01-25 | AD19879 | ND |
2017-02-06 | AD68981 | ND |
2018-02-01 | AE12015 | ND |
2019-01-24 | AE51384 | ND |
2019-05-31 | AE68981 | ND |
2019-08-05 | AE77092 | ND |
2019-10-16 | AE86971 | ND |