Naphthalene
Hot Springs Village 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-19 | 14079003401 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | 15008002909 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | 15008002907 | ND |
| 2015-04-01 | 15092000907 | ND |
| 2016-01-04 | 16008007501 | ND |
| 2017-01-04 | 17005011401 | ND |
| 2018-01-17 | 18019002809 | ND |
| 2018-01-17 | 18019002807 | ND |
| 2018-04-02 | 18095004507 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 19010003501 | ND |