Naphthalene
Carroll-Boone Water District
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.
13
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-26 | 14059001601 | ND |
| 2014-04-07 | 14100004401 | ND |
| 2015-03-24 | 15085003401 | ND |
| 2015-05-12 | 15135002601 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | 16036006407 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | 16112009104 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | 16160000601 | ND |
| 2017-04-27 | 17118000901 | ND |
| 2018-01-16 | 18018004001 | ND |
| 2018-04-17 | 18109012901 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 19051000507 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | 19115008708 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | 19115008707 | ND |