Fluorene
City of Nome
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-18 | AC43388 | ND |
2015-03-25 | AC86140 | ND |
2015-09-25 | AD08865 | ND |
2015-12-15 | AD17047 | ND |
2016-02-01 | AD21258 | ND |
2016-06-16 | AD41047 | ND |
2017-02-28 | AD72617 | ND |
2018-04-10 | AE21928 | ND |
2019-02-26 | AE56106 | ND |