Naphthalene
Thomasville Water Works & Sewer Board
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.
9
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-12 | 140312098-1 | ND |
| 2014-04-21 | 140421053-1 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | 140721036-1 | ND |
| 2014-10-24 | 141024023-1 | ND |
| 2015-04-20 | 150420030-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-19 | 160119029-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-20 | 170120030-1 | ND |
| 2018-01-19 | 180119042-1 | ND |
| 2019-01-21 | 19010552-001A | ND |