Naphthalene
Lakeway MUD
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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-19 | AC47673 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | AC64633 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | AC83564 | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | AD06618 | ND |
| 2016-05-23 | AD37836 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | AD46010 | ND |
| 2017-01-26 | AD67332 | ND |
| 2017-08-31 | AD94623 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE17132 | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | AE33796 | ND |
| 2019-05-02 | AE64731 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | AE73691 | ND |