Know Your Environment. Protect Your Health.

Naphthalene

West Ashley County 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.

 

0

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND20ND
20230.221 ppb110.221 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result