Naphthalene
City of Gatesville
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 | 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-17 | AC47196 | ND |
2014-09-10 | AC66603 | ND |
2015-03-04 | AC83071 | ND |
2015-08-24 | AD04974 | ND |
2016-01-21 | AD19414 | ND |
2016-09-12 | AD48870 | ND |
2017-03-07 | AD73825 | ND |
2017-08-03 | AD92062 | ND |
2018-01-25 | AE10766 | ND |
2018-08-16 | AE37393 | ND |
2019-04-03 | AE61103 | ND |
2019-07-08 | AE73486 | ND |