Anthracene
City of Bellaire
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-03 | AC41132 | ND |
2014-02-03 | AC41131 | ND |
2015-01-20 | AC76890 | ND |
2015-01-20 | AC76887 | ND |
2015-01-20 | AC76889 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17685 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17674 | ND |
2017-01-18 | AD65512 | ND |
2017-01-18 | AD65539 | ND |
2018-01-24 | AE10304 | ND |
2018-01-24 | AE10306 | ND |
2018-04-09 | AE21769 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49923 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49922 | ND |