Naphthalene
Ladd Water
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-21 | 14113000301 | ND |
| 2014-06-05 | 14157003101 | ND |
| 2014-10-20 | 14296009301 | ND |
| 2015-04-20 | 15113010701 | ND |
| 2016-05-23 | 16147000901 | ND |
| 2016-05-23 | 16147000701 | ND |
| 2016-05-23 | 16147000801 | ND |
| 2016-05-23 | 16147001001 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 17109001501 | ND |
| 2017-10-25 | 17298005301 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | 18144009101 | ND |
| 2018-11-19 | 18325000601 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | 19108005201 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | 19108005001 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | 19108005301 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | 19108005101 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 19255002307 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 19255002107 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 19255002207 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 19255002407 | ND |