Naphthalene
City of Eagle Pass
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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-05 | AC45844 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | AC59031 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | AC83365 | ND |
| 2015-09-14 | AD06924 | ND |
| 2016-02-22 | AD24911 | ND |
| 2016-09-06 | AD47937 | ND |
| 2017-03-20 | AD76175 | ND |
| 2017-08-14 | AD92849 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | AE14841 | ND |
| 2018-07-16 | AE33593 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AE51808 | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | AE75354 | ND |