Naphthalene
Dota Public Water
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.
11
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 | 0.0400 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.120 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-14 | 14107000601 | ND |
| 2015-05-12 | 15134001101 | ND |
| 2016-02-23 | 16056000407 | 0.120 ppb |
| 2016-05-03 | 16126003909 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | 16126003907 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 17152008901 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18136001409 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18136001407 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052001107 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | 19129000701 | ND |
| 2019-06-11 | 19163001707 | ND |