Naphthalene
Portage Waterworks
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.
11
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 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | 419876 | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | 419878 | ND |
| 2015-01-26 | 549689 | ND |
| 2016-01-11 | 679225 | ND |
| 2016-02-01 | 685988 | ND |
| 2017-01-03 | 824523 | ND |
| 2017-01-03 | 824505 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | 980450 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | 980451 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 229921 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 229920 | ND |