Fluorene
Brownsville Public Utilities Board
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-05 | AC45756 | ND |
2014-06-04 | AC55973 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC81941 | ND |
2015-02-25 | AC81942 | ND |
2016-03-09 | AD28034 | ND |
2016-05-19 | AD37563 | ND |
2017-03-01 | AD72872 | ND |
2017-05-04 | AD82876 | ND |
2018-02-21 | AE14842 | ND |
2018-06-06 | AE28896 | ND |
2019-02-04 | AE53006 | ND |
2019-05-08 | AE65537 | ND |