Naphthalene
Schuylkill County. Municipal Authority
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.
12
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-22 | L5170812-1 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | L5170812-2 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | L5170812-3 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | L5170812-4 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 13055187 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 13055241 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 13055295 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 13055349 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | 14793809 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | 14793864 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | 14793919 | ND |
| 2016-07-25 | 14627355 | ND |