Fluorene
City of Texas City
NOTE: City of Texas City purchases water from Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City which is required to test for fluorene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City.
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Texas City purchases water from Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City which is required to test for fluorene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gulf Coast Water Authority Tx City.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-17 | AC47186 | ND |
2015-01-30 | AC78871 | ND |
2016-01-29 | AD21264 | ND |
2017-01-23 | AD66221 | ND |
2018-05-09 | AE25803 | ND |
2019-01-17 | AE50483 | ND |