Naphthalene
Minerva 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.
10
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 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-09 | AC59162 | ND |
| 2015-02-26 | AC82135 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD23435 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD23478 | ND |
| 2016-08-24 | AD47511 | ND |
| 2016-10-31 | AD55578 | ND |
| 2017-04-04 | AD78287 | ND |
| 2018-01-25 | AE10642 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | AE52931 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | AE53018 | ND |