Naphthalene
Parker Little River 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.238 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 0.950 ppb |
| 2015 | 0.925 ppb | 4 | 1 | ND - 3.70 ppb |
| 2016 | 2.10 ppb | 1 | 1 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2017 | 1.30 ppb | 1 | 1 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018 | 3.20 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.900 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.900 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-09 | AI26220 | 0.950 ppb |
| 2014-04-08 | AI37323 | ND |
| 2014-07-09 | AI45160 | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | AI56845 | ND |
| 2015-01-23 | AI63333 | ND |
| 2015-04-10 | AI74597 | ND |
| 2015-07-10 | AI82489 | 3.70 ppb |
| 2015-10-12 | AI92660 | ND |
| 2016-02-10 | AJ06225 | 2.10 ppb |
| 2017-05-11 | AJ55238 | 1.30 ppb |
| 2018-02-12 | AJ83628 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2019-03-07 | AK12889 | 0.900 ppb |