Naphthalene
Cullman County Water Department
NOTE: Cullman County Water Department purchases water from City of Cullman Water Works which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Cullman Water Works.
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 |
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2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Cullman County Water Department purchases water from City of Cullman Water Works which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Cullman Water Works.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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