Naphthalene
Louetta Road Utility District
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.
8
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-02 | AC58702 | ND |
| 2015-05-21 | AC93055 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | AD34458 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | AD34522 | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | AD92749 | ND |
| 2018-05-24 | AE27728 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | AE92585 | ND |
| 2019-12-17 | AE92633 | ND |