Naphthalene
City of Giddings
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | AC42063 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | AC79710 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | AC79718 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | AC79781 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | AC79776 | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | AD32839 | ND |
| 2016-07-26 | AD45687 | ND |
| 2017-09-05 | AD94743 | ND |
| 2017-09-05 | AD94759 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30046 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30044 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30104 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30103 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | AE70353 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | AE70359 | ND |