Naphthalene
Alma Waterworks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-12 | 14072007001 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 15022002209 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092003101 | ND |
| 2015-04-21 | 15113008207 | ND |
| 2016-01-05 | 16008005401 | ND |
| 2017-01-16 | 17019000501 | ND |
| 2018-01-01 | 18004012709 | ND |
| 2018-01-15 | 18019000307 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | 18095010007 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 19038001501 | ND |