Naphthalene
Seneca 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.
17
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-30 | AC68564 | ND |
| 2015-07-28 | AD01267 | ND |
| 2015-07-28 | AD01269 | ND |
| 2016-03-28 | AD30819 | ND |
| 2016-03-28 | AD30822 | ND |
| 2016-03-28 | AD30733 | ND |
| 2016-03-28 | AD30745 | ND |
| 2016-06-09 | AD40036 | ND |
| 2016-09-15 | AD49734 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | AD91843 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | AD91845 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | AE14469 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | AE14471 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AE78666 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AE78729 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AE78730 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AE78670 | ND |