Naphthalene
Myrtlewood Water System
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-18 | 140318027-1 | ND |
2015-02-03 | 150203028-3 | ND |
2015-02-03 | 150203028-2 | ND |
2015-02-03 | 150203028-1 | ND |
2016-02-01 | 160201056-1 | ND |
2017-02-06 | 170206069-1 | ND |
2018-02-08 | 180209002-2 | ND |
2018-02-08 | 180209002-1 | ND |
2019-02-04 | 19020070-001A | ND |