Naphthalene
Wildwood Water Association
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.
12
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-28 | 18060002601 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 18123005601 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | 18263004601 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 19121003408 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 19121003407 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 19227000409 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 19227000407 | ND |
| 2020-07-27 | 20212001801 | ND |
| 2021-08-31 | 21245002001 | ND |
| 2022-04-13 | O196996-PAE-1 | ND |
| 2022-08-16 | O200997-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2022-10-24 | O203230-PAE-1 | ND |