Naphthalene
James Fork Regional Water District
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.
11
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-27 | 14030003301 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | 14310003401 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 15023000601 | ND |
| 2015-08-05 | 15218007607 | ND |
| 2015-10-28 | 15302002507 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | 16015000401 | ND |
| 2017-01-31 | 17033001501 | ND |
| 2017-10-17 | 17292011301 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 18228008507 | ND |
| 2018-10-24 | 18298003507 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 19024001001 | ND |