Naphthalene
Margate City Water Department
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-05 | L4869000-1 | ND |
2015-01-21 | L5364147-1 | ND |
2015-06-17 | L5497230-1 | ND |
2015-08-12 | L5763586-1 | ND |
2015-12-07 | L5817286-1 | ND |
2016-03-30 | L5966276-1 | ND |
2016-04-27 | L6125016-1 | ND |
2016-04-27 | L6125016-2 | ND |
2017-03-29 | L6596687-1 | ND |
2017-06-29 | L6810717-1 | ND |
2018-02-21 | 8024073-01 | ND |
2018-06-20 | L7019704-1 | ND |
2019-03-25 | L7092530-1 | ND |
2019-11-12 | 391112717 | ND |