Naphthalene
Paris Waterworks
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.
16
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-07 | 14190001901 | ND |
| 2014-10-13 | 14289005701 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | 15197009807 | ND |
| 2015-11-05 | 15310001007 | ND |
| 2015-11-05 | 15310001009 | ND |
| 2015-12-01 | 15337002301 | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16196009401 | ND |
| 2016-10-11 | 16288002901 | ND |
| 2017-07-12 | 17194012701 | ND |
| 2017-10-17 | 17292003201 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 18192004907 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | 18283002807 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | 18283002809 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 19010012801 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | 19240001501 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | 19283011501 | ND |