Naphthalene
Roe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-20 | 14233000607 | ND |
| 2015-03-03 | 15063005807 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | 15078000901 | ND |
| 2015-08-25 | 15238001701 | ND |
| 2015-09-29 | 15273000201 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | 17200002406 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | 18053001201 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 18235002801 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19199003101 | ND |