Naphthalene
West Travis County Regional WS
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.
13
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 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-17 | AC47201 | ND |
| 2014-06-25 | AC58061 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | AC65088 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | AC84526 | ND |
| 2015-08-20 | AD04878 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | AD28651 | ND |
| 2016-08-01 | AD46439 | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | AD74751 | ND |
| 2017-08-23 | AD94001 | ND |
| 2018-02-15 | AE14239 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | AE34161 | ND |
| 2019-01-23 | AE51055 | ND |
| 2019-08-21 | AE79918 | ND |