Naphthalene
Community Water System
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-07 | 14066000301 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092003401 | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | 15113003707 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | 16036003001 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | 17019007601 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | 18039004907 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | 18039004909 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | 18123010107 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 19038008101 | ND |