Naphthalene
Central Arkansas 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.
28
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-29 | 14030009201 | ND |
| 2014-07-03 | 14184014401 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | 14310005601 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 15070000601 | ND |
| 2015-07-06 | 15190001107 | ND |
| 2015-07-06 | 15190001109 | ND |
| 2015-07-06 | 15190001207 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | 15266000901 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | 15266000801 | ND |
| 2015-11-02 | 15309006607 | ND |
| 2015-11-02 | 15309006707 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 15329001201 | ND |
| 2016-02-01 | 16036001501 | ND |
| 2016-02-01 | 16036001502 | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | 16098000701 | ND |
| 2016-07-05 | 16189013301 | ND |
| 2016-07-05 | 16189013401 | ND |
| 2017-02-01 | 17033011101 | ND |
| 2017-07-03 | 17187007301 | ND |
| 2017-10-02 | 17278012001 | ND |
| 2018-01-02 | 18004008901 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186010409 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186010407 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186010907 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 18276001407 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 18276002107 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 19010010201 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 19254006001 | ND |