Naphthalene
Omaha Waterworks
Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators, and also used as a moth repellent. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-18 | 14233003607 | ND |
| 2014-08-18 | 14233003609 | ND |
| 2014-10-27 | 14303006301 | ND |
| 2015-07-27 | 15210001307 | ND |
| 2015-07-27 | 15210001309 | ND |
| 2015-11-10 | 15317006101 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | 17207001308 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | 17207001306 | ND |
| 2017-10-23 | 17299004401 | ND |
| 2018-07-30 | 18213006707 | ND |
| 2018-07-30 | 18213006709 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | 18270000901 | ND |
| 2018-11-20 | 18325002401 | ND |