Naphthalene
West Morgan-East Lawrence Water Authority
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-28 | 140528033-1 | ND |
2015-06-11 | 150611041-1 | ND |
2016-05-12 | 160512043-1 | ND |
2017-05-31 | 170531044-1 | ND |
2018-06-19 | 180619041-001 | ND |
2019-06-20 | 20109359001_IVOC | ND |
2019-08-14 | 20117164001_IVOC | ND |
2019-12-13 | 20134655001_IVOC | ND |