Naphthalene
Opelika Utilities
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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-04 | 81603042014-1 | ND |
| 2015-09-04 | 81609042015-1 | ND |
| 2016-05-04 | 816-050416-VOC-2 | ND |
| 2016-05-04 | 816-050416-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 169916-01VOC | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | 178654-01VOC | ND |
| 2019-02-14 | 187815-01VOC | ND |
| 2019-02-14 | 187814-01VOC | ND |