Naphthalene
Bois D Arc Water
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.
8
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-28 | 14120000709 | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 14120000707 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | 15065000607 | ND |
| 2015-06-01 | 15155000201 | ND |
| 2016-06-01 | 16154000801 | ND |
| 2017-06-13 | 17165002101 | ND |
| 2018-02-19 | 18053002507 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 18115003101 | ND |