Naphthalene
Blytheville 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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-28 | 14303000401 | ND |
| 2015-01-27 | 15029007601 | ND |
| 2015-09-08 | 15252002907 | ND |
| 2015-11-18 | 15324001007 | ND |
| 2017-10-09 | 17285006901 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | 18019004601 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | 18193005807 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 18291005907 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | 19325000501 | ND |