Naphthalene
Dierks Water Works
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 | 18046001701 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | 18115001507 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | 18172002101 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 18207002301 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 19017006701 | ND |
| 2020-01-29 | 20030003601 | ND |
| 2021-01-26 | 21028009901 | ND |
| 2021-04-14 | 21105010307 | ND |
| 2022-01-11 | 22013001202 | ND |
| 2023-01-11 | O205155-VOC-1 | ND |