Naphthalene
Dequeen Water Work
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.
14
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-18 | 14233007601 | ND |
| 2015-08-19 | 15232007609 | ND |
| 2015-08-19 | 15232007607 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | 15302001907 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | 16216003001 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | 17215004901 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 18207001707 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 18207001709 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298003007 | ND |
| 2019-01-22 | 19024001601 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 19157002201 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | 19241001301 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 19255005301 | ND |
| 2019-10-28 | 19304003801 | ND |