Naphthalene
Jasper County Water Control and Improvement District 1
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.
11
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-15 | AD07359 | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | AD07459 | ND |
| 2016-03-29 | AD30940 | ND |
| 2016-03-29 | AD31057 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | AD41568 | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | AD76315 | ND |
| 2017-03-22 | AD76449 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE17002 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE17121 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE56927 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE57027 | ND |