Naphthalene
G & W Water Supply Corporation Field Store
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.
15
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-27 | AC77959 | ND |
| 2016-07-07 | AD43355 | ND |
| 2016-07-07 | AD43403 | ND |
| 2017-02-23 | AD71781 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE17018 | ND |
| 2018-08-31 | AE39163 | ND |
| 2018-08-31 | AE39193 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | AE45936 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | AE45956 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | AE50396 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | AE50406 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | AE50477 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | AE50480 | ND |
| 2019-04-05 | AE61430 | ND |
| 2019-04-05 | AE61495 | ND |