Naphthalene
Booneville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-15 | 14017002001 | ND |
| 2015-01-15 | 15016002101 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | 15197010307 | ND |
| 2015-11-03 | 15310001107 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | 16015002701 | ND |
| 2017-01-11 | 17013002201 | ND |
| 2018-01-10 | 18011008201 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 18192003307 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | 18283003407 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 19010012001 | ND |