Naphthalene
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 34
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2015-12-11 | AD16801 | ND |
2015-12-11 | AD16888 | ND |
2016-03-18 | AD29691 | ND |
2016-03-18 | AD29780 | ND |
2016-05-16 | AD36894 | ND |
2017-11-08 | AE04099 | ND |
2017-11-08 | AE04172 | ND |
2018-04-05 | AE21456 | ND |
2018-04-05 | AE21517 | ND |
2019-07-09 | AE73723 | ND |
2019-07-09 | AE73767 | ND |