Naphthalene
Rochelle Water Supply Corporation
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 | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-19 | AC43716 | ND |
2015-06-02 | AC94138 | ND |
2016-01-28 | AD20742 | ND |
2017-03-01 | AD73164 | ND |
2017-03-01 | AD73291 | ND |
2018-02-20 | AE14775 | ND |
2019-02-20 | AE55312 | ND |