Anthracene
Mcindoe Falls Fire District 3
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-14 | 14S00150 | ND |
2014-08-10 | 15S00044 | ND |
2015-02-10 | 15S00166 | ND |
2015-05-12 | 15S00203 | ND |
2015-07-14 | 16S00006 | ND |
2015-11-12 | 16S00088 | ND |
2016-02-09 | 16S00125 | ND |
2016-08-08 | 17S00019 | ND |
2017-07-12 | 18S00007 | ND |
2018-08-14 | 19S00031 | ND |
2019-08-13 | 20S00017 | ND |