Naphthalene
Village Water Association
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.
10
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-11 | 18347001701 | ND |
| 2019-10-07 | 19283000501 | ND |
| 2020-09-01 | 20247000107 | ND |
| 2021-12-07 | 21343001701 | ND |
| 2022-05-23 | O198467-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2022-07-12 | O199737-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2022-08-15 | O200888-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2022-10-11 | O202724-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2022-10-11 | O202724-PAE-1 | ND |
| 2023-01-23 | O205610-VOC-1 | ND |