Naphthalene
Batesville Water 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-09-08 | 14253001101 | ND |
2015-03-24 | 15085000301 | ND |
2015-06-29 | 15182001401 | ND |
2015-08-10 | 15225006401 | ND |
2015-09-21 | 15266001601 | ND |
2016-08-09 | 16224001101 | ND |
2017-08-09 | 17222007901 | ND |
2018-01-17 | 18018005307 | ND |
2018-05-14 | 18136001707 | ND |
2018-07-30 | 18213003001 | ND |
2019-08-12 | 19227010301 | ND |