Anthracene
City of Anaheim
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-07-14 | 4417-096-1120 | ND |
2015-10-05 | 4417-096-1230 | ND |
2016-01-11 | 4417-096-1010 | ND |
2016-04-05 | 4417-096-1120 | ND |
2019-03-19 | 4417-110-0910 | ND |
2019-04-17 | 4417-110-1210 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 4417-110-1215 | ND |