Naphthalene
Heber Springs 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.
11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-04 | 14310005701 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092003301 | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | 15113004007 | ND |
| 2015-10-22 | 15295006701 | ND |
| 2016-10-17 | 16294005501 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | 17298000801 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | 18039006707 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 18123007307 | ND |
| 2018-06-26 | 18179001901 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | 18277012901 | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | 19276011301 | ND |