Naphthalene
Dardanelle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-25 | 14240005301 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 15204001501 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | 16015000307 | ND |
| 2016-03-07 | 16070000301 | ND |
| 2016-05-18 | 16140000301 | ND |
| 2016-07-11 | 16196007401 | ND |
| 2017-07-11 | 17194014601 | ND |
| 2017-10-18 | 17292004501 | ND |
| 2018-05-09 | 18130009001 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 18192005901 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 19010013307 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 19227008201 | ND |