Naphthalene
Somersworth Water Works
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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-19 | A402502001 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | A402502001 | ND |
| 2014-08-28 | A407278002 | ND |
| 2014-08-28 | A407278002 | ND |
| 2015-09-24 | 1509-01918-001 | ND |
| 2016-08-18 | 1608-02223-001 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 1705-02095-001 | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | 1708-01179-001 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | 1809-02394-001 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 1908-03784-001 | ND |