Naphthalene
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 58
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-07-29 | AC61408 | ND |
2014-07-29 | AC61353 | ND |
2015-05-11 | AC91342 | ND |
2016-11-01 | AD55877 | ND |
2017-03-07 | AD73756 | ND |
2017-03-07 | AD73808 | ND |
2018-03-05 | AE16618 | ND |
2019-08-15 | AE78944 | ND |