Naphthalene
Smackover 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | 18032002307 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | 18032002201 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 18144007407 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 19045009901 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 19045009801 | ND |
| 2020-01-27 | 20030004605 | ND |
| 2020-01-27 | 20030004401 | ND |
| 2020-02-24 | 20057001601 | ND |
| 2020-06-01 | 20156008406 | ND |
| 2020-06-01 | 20156008506 | ND |
| 2020-07-27 | 20212001701 | ND |
| 2021-01-26 | 21028014501 | ND |
| 2021-01-26 | 21028015201 | ND |
| 2022-01-24 | 22027007201 | ND |
| 2022-01-24 | 22027007301 | ND |
| 2023-01-31 | O205870-VOC-1 | ND |