Fluoranthene
Decatur Waterworks
NOTE: Decatur Waterworks purchases water from Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority which is required to test for fluoranthene. Sample information shown below was taken by Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority.
Fluoranthene 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Decatur Waterworks purchases water from Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority which is required to test for fluoranthene. Sample information shown below was taken by Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-07 | 20008000407 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | 20107008806 | ND |
| 2020-06-16 | 20169001901 | ND |
| 2023-01-02 | O204668-PAE-1 | ND |