Naphthalene
Lafe Regional Water Distribution District
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.
14
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-27 | 14030000701 | ND |
| 2014-01-27 | 14030000702 | ND |
| 2014-10-21 | 14296000101 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 15022007701 | ND |
| 2015-11-17 | 15324000401 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 16049006601 | ND |
| 2016-10-18 | 16294004001 | ND |
| 2017-01-09 | 17012007101 | ND |
| 2017-10-16 | 17291001001 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 18012001301 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 18319000601 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052008501 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 19263000307 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | 19283013607 | ND |