Naphthalene
Brundidge Water Department
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.
15
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 1.06 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 2.12 ppb |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-18 | 1110-061814-VOC- | ND |
| 2014-06-18 | 1110-061814-VOC- | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 111005202015-1 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | 1110-052015-1 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | 1110-040516-VOC- | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | 1110-040516-VOC- | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | 1110-040516-VOC- | ND |
| 2017-06-21 | 111006212017-2 | 2.12 ppb |
| 2017-06-21 | 111006212017-1 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 177940-02VOC | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 177940-01VOC | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 190508-01VOC | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 190507-01VOC | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 190506-01VOC | ND |
| 2019-12-18 | 199243-01VOC | ND |