Naphthalene
Butler County 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-14 | 160114063-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 160114063-2 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 160114063-3 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 160114063-4 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | 19010516-001A | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | 19010516-002A | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 20105977002_IVOC | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 20105977001_IVOC | ND |