Naphthalene
Searcy 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.
18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-18 | 14051000501 | ND |
| 2014-09-03 | 14247000201 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | 15042001301 | ND |
| 2015-09-01 | 15245001907 | ND |
| 2015-09-29 | 15274000801 | ND |
| 2015-11-03 | 15309007307 | ND |
| 2016-02-04 | 16036005001 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | 17026001901 | ND |
| 2017-07-03 | 17187012101 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | 18053005101 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 18199000407 | ND |
| 2018-09-24 | 18270001701 | ND |
| 2018-11-26 | 18333001601 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 19011004302 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | 19031000201 | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | 19149000101 | ND |
| 2019-07-08 | 19191007301 | ND |
| 2019-12-30 | 19365000101 | ND |