Naphthalene
Batts-lapile 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.
15
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-27 | 18060003301 | ND |
| 2018-09-11 | 18256003701 | ND |
| 2018-11-26 | 18333002301 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 19052004701 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 19227000507 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | 19324000901 | ND |
| 2020-02-11 | 20043000501 | ND |
| 2020-09-07 | 20254001301 | ND |
| 2020-09-29 | 20275002201 | ND |
| 2021-01-27 | 21028014901 | ND |
| 2021-09-27 | 21273000401 | ND |
| 2021-12-07 | 21342003701 | ND |
| 2022-02-25 | O195715-VOC-1 | ND |
| 2022-11-15 | O203932-PAE-1 | ND |
| 2023-01-24 | O205618-VOC-1 | ND |