Naphthalene
Kimzey Regional 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.
24
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-17 | 14079002301 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | 14324002501 | ND |
| 2015-01-26 | 15029005201 | ND |
| 2015-06-02 | 15155000507 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | 15190006007 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | 15267000701 | ND |
| 2015-10-07 | 15282003501 | ND |
| 2016-01-07 | 16008011909 | ND |
| 2016-01-07 | 16008011907 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | 16028002507 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | 16028002509 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | 16098012807 | ND |
| 2016-11-22 | 16327002701 | ND |
| 2017-01-03 | 17005010801 | ND |
| 2017-10-02 | 17278007901 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 18025001601 | ND |
| 2018-04-03 | 18095008007 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 18206002507 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 18277014001 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 19010004907 | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 19010004909 | ND |
| 2019-05-21 | 19141001107 | ND |
| 2019-10-03 | 19277000901 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | 19324000101 | ND |