Naphthalene
Mooreland Subdivision 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.
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-08 | AC69242 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | AC69239 | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | AC89240 | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | AC89244 | ND |
| 2016-12-08 | AD61188 | ND |
| 2016-12-08 | AD61206 | ND |
| 2017-10-31 | AE02943 | ND |
| 2017-10-31 | AE03046 | ND |
| 2018-03-08 | AE17555 | ND |
| 2018-03-08 | AE17553 | ND |
| 2019-10-22 | AE87233 | ND |