Naphthalene
McAllen Public Utility
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.
28
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-27 | AC45159 | ND |
| 2014-04-25 | AC51922 | ND |
| 2014-04-25 | AC51927 | ND |
| 2014-08-18 | AC63989 | ND |
| 2014-08-18 | AC63987 | ND |
| 2015-03-12 | AC84253 | ND |
| 2015-03-12 | AC84169 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | AC95521 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | AC95446 | ND |
| 2015-08-06 | AD02982 | ND |
| 2015-08-06 | AD02990 | ND |
| 2015-11-18 | AD14071 | ND |
| 2016-03-23 | AD30246 | ND |
| 2016-06-30 | AD42812 | ND |
| 2016-06-30 | AD42708 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | AD46659 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | AD70102 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | AD70103 | ND |
| 2017-04-19 | AD80199 | ND |
| 2017-07-12 | AD89107 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | AE13640 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | AE13631 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | AE37206 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | AE37228 | ND |
| 2019-02-14 | AE54747 | ND |
| 2019-02-14 | AE54748 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | AE67703 | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | AE82073 | ND |