Naphthalene
Mineral Springs
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.
15
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-11 | 14072009501 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 14233009207 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 14233009107 | ND |
| 2014-10-06 | 14282011901 | ND |
| 2014-10-06 | 14282011801 | ND |
| 2015-03-24 | 15085000907 | ND |
| 2015-03-24 | 15085000909 | ND |
| 2017-01-23 | 17025000501 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | 17215004405 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | 17215004505 | ND |
| 2017-10-11 | 17285006507 | ND |
| 2017-10-11 | 17285006407 | ND |
| 2017-10-11 | 17285006509 | ND |
| 2017-10-11 | 17285006409 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | 18046000707 | ND |