Fluorene
Prudence Island Water District
Fluorene 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.
8
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-17 | 1404484-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 1501567-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 1501567-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 1501567-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | 1703219-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 1801369-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 1801369-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 1801369-04_TO40 | ND |