Naphthalene
Jackpot 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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-10-01 | B14100263-005 | ND |
2015-03-30 | B15032325-004 | ND |
2016-04-18 | B16041450-001-VO | ND |
2016-04-18 | B16041450-002-VO | ND |
2016-04-18 | B16041458-001-VO | ND |
2018-12-06 | B18120574-001 | ND |
2019-01-08 | B19010613-001A | ND |
2019-11-06 | B19110571-001 | ND |