Fluoranthene
Little River County Rda
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.
14
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-16 | 16049001307 | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | 16098004307 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | 16189008401 | ND |
| 2017-04-03 | 17095003501 | ND |
| 2017-07-04 | 17187002401 | ND |
| 2017-08-01 | 17215003901 | ND |
| 2018-01-03 | 18004007401 | ND |
| 2018-03-05 | 18067000301 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186006901 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 18235001001 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18270001101 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 19010007207 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | 19141000307 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 19191003001 | ND |