Phenanthrene
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 41
NOTE: Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 41 purchases water from North Fort Bend Water Authority which is required to test for phenanthrene. Sample information shown below was taken by North Fort Bend Water Authority.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 41 purchases water from North Fort Bend Water Authority which is required to test for phenanthrene. Sample information shown below was taken by North Fort Bend Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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