Water Contamination
Contaminants
Understand the Problem
Fluoranthene 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.
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| UTILITIES WITH CONTAMINATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| State | Utilities | People Served | |
| Arkansas | 2 | 3,330 | |
| Utility | Location | Tests | Average level | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ohio Water Association | Parkin, AR | 1 of 2 | 0.0900 ppb | 720 |
| Marked Tree Waterworks* | Marked Tree, AR | 1 of 2 | 0.0900 ppb | 2,610 |
* This water utility supplies finished drinking water to at least one other water utility. The purchasing utility is not required to test for or report Fluoranthene, but it likely has the contaminant in its water supply.
| Utility | Location | Tests | Average level | People served |
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