Naphthalene
Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-11 | 14072007507 | ND |
2014-04-01 | 14092001309 | ND |
2014-04-30 | 14122002601 | ND |
2015-04-07 | 15099002201 | ND |
2016-04-20 | 16112008401 | ND |
2017-04-18 | 17110001209 | ND |
2017-04-18 | 17110001207 | ND |
2018-05-15 | 18137013001 | ND |
2018-07-31 | 18213008801 | ND |
2018-10-24 | 18298011801 | ND |
2019-01-09 | 19010016401 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 19093000801 | ND |