Naphthalene
Old Highway 90 Water Service
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-06-25 | AC97469 | ND |
2016-03-31 | AD31469 | ND |
2016-03-31 | AD31543 | ND |
2017-05-12 | AD84454 | ND |
2018-08-20 | AE37903 | ND |
2019-07-16 | AE74656 | ND |
2019-07-16 | AE74727 | ND |