Naphthalene
Norphlet 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.
16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-26 | 18060002201 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 18123005501 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 18144007701 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 18193006501 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001801 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052004301 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052004401 | ND |
| 2019-05-13 | 19136001201 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19198002501 | ND |
| 2020-06-01 | 20156008706 | ND |
| 2020-06-01 | 20156008606 | ND |
| 2020-07-20 | 20204000301 | ND |
| 2021-08-10 | 21224007101 | ND |
| 2022-01-24 | 22027007101 | ND |
| 2022-05-24 | O198473-PAE-1 | ND |
| 2022-08-16 | O200995-VOC-1 | ND |