Naphthalene
Lowell Regional Water Utility
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.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2017-05-09 | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | ND |
| 2018-02-12 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | ND |
| 2019-11-13 | ND |