Quinoline
Melrose Water Department (MWRA)
NOTE: Melrose Water Department (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for quinoline. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
Quinoline is an industrial chemical used to manufacture other products, including dyes. Exposure to quinoline may harm the liver, and it is classified as a possible human carcinogen.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Melrose Water Department (MWRA) purchases water from Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) which is required to test for quinoline. Sample information shown below was taken by Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).
| Date | Result |
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