Naphthalene
Montgomery County Regional Public Water Authority
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-02 | 14184005601 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 15191002001 | ND |
| 2016-07-05 | 16189016509 | ND |
| 2016-07-05 | 16189016507 | ND |
| 2017-07-05 | 17187012001 | ND |
| 2018-07-02 | 18186013101 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 19192005407 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 19192005409 | ND |