Naphthalene
City of Broussard Highway 90 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 0.0783 ppb | 24 | 2 | ND - 0.940 ppb |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-17 | AD89082 | ND |
2014-02-17 | AD89082 | ND |
2014-03-24 | AD89952 | ND |
2014-03-24 | AD89952 | ND |
2014-03-24 | AD89953 | ND |
2014-03-24 | AD89953 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91179 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91180 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91181 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91181 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91180 | ND |
2014-05-05 | AD91179 | ND |
2014-09-15 | AD96938 | ND |
2014-09-15 | AD96937 | ND |
2014-09-15 | AD96936 | 0.940 ppb |
2014-09-15 | AD96936 | 0.940 ppb |
2014-09-15 | AD96937 | ND |
2014-09-15 | AD96938 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99809 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99811 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99810 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99809 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99811 | ND |
2014-11-17 | AD99810 | ND |