Naphthalene
Huttig 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.
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | 14016010609 | ND |
| 2014-01-14 | 14016010607 | ND |
| 2014-01-14 | 14016010707 | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | 14121001801 | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 14324007701 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | 15071002201 | ND |
| 2015-05-26 | 15148008101 | ND |
| 2015-10-15 | 15289010301 | ND |
| 2015-11-04 | 15309004801 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | 16015008401 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | 17060000508 | ND |
| 2017-11-01 | 17306000601 | ND |
| 2018-02-27 | 18060003201 | ND |
| 2018-05-01 | 18123006107 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001207 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001209 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001301 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | 19031001001 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | 19031001109 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | 19031001107 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 19121003308 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 19121003307 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | 19213002101 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248002107 | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | 19248002109 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 19290000201 | ND |
| 2019-10-28 | 19303001401 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | 19324001001 | ND |