Naphthalene
Hot Springs Utilities
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.
20
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-02 | 14094002901 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 14324002701 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 15078003601 | ND |
| 2015-04-01 | 15092001409 | ND |
| 2015-04-01 | 15092001407 | ND |
| 2015-08-17 | 15232006807 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | 15282001801 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | 15329000107 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | 16098015501 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 16280005601 | ND |
| 2017-04-04 | 17096007801 | ND |
| 2017-10-03 | 17278009601 | ND |
| 2018-01-17 | 18019001807 | ND |
| 2018-04-02 | 18095005109 | ND |
| 2018-04-02 | 18095005107 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 18206002307 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | 18277018209 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | 18277018207 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | 19108004401 | ND |
| 2019-10-01 | 19277003301 | ND |