Fluorene
City of Seabrook
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-18 | AC43395 | ND |
2015-01-20 | AC76885 | ND |
2016-01-13 | AD17694 | ND |
2017-01-24 | AD66596 | ND |
2018-02-14 | AE13855 | ND |
2018-03-07 | AE17347 | ND |
2018-05-30 | AE28096 | ND |
2018-07-16 | AE33443 | ND |
2018-10-18 | AE43999 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49914 | ND |