Naphthalene
Jay Peak Water System
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-07-08 | 1407-13205-001 | ND |
2014-07-08 | 1407-13205-002 | ND |
2017-02-21 | 1702-03644-002 | ND |
2017-08-10 | 1708-18581-001 | ND |
2017-08-10 | 1708-18581-002 | ND |
2017-08-15 | 1708-18944-001 | ND |