Naphthalene
Liberty 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.
18
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-15 | 14198010001 | ND |
| 2014-07-15 | 14198009901 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | 14296010501 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | 14296010601 | ND |
| 2014-10-22 | 14296010401 | ND |
| 2015-08-10 | 15225007901 | ND |
| 2015-08-10 | 15225007801 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | 17201000701 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | 17201000601 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | 17298004801 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | 17298004901 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | 17298005001 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 18200002801 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 18200002901 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248002207 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248002307 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248003507 | ND |
| 2019-09-23 | 19269000401 | ND |