Naphthalene
Wattsville 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.
7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-08 | 1801-00078-3 | ND |
| 2018-01-08 | 1801-00078-5 | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | 1901-00204-003 | ND |
| 2019-01-14 | 1901-00204-004 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 2003-00158-003 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 2003-00158-004 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 2003-00158-007 | ND |