Fluorene
City of Beaumont Water Utility Department
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-13 | AC42856 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78870 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78879 | ND |
| 2016-01-27 | AD20524 | ND |
| 2017-02-02 | AD68534 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | AE08777 | ND |
| 2018-12-12 | AE48724 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AE51806 | ND |