Fluoranthene
Fort Smith Water Utilities
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.
9
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-13 | 15197007207 | ND |
| 2015-07-13 | 15197010907 | ND |
| 2015-11-30 | 15337002407 | ND |
| 2015-11-30 | 15337002507 | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | 18200009907 | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | 18200009607 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298002507 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298002407 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | 18346000101 | ND |