Naphthalene
Paron-Owensville 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.
15
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-30 | 14275001109 | ND |
| 2014-09-30 | 14275001107 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | 14282000207 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | 14282000209 | ND |
| 2015-01-05 | 15008012709 | ND |
| 2015-01-05 | 15008012707 | ND |
| 2015-04-07 | 15099007009 | ND |
| 2015-04-07 | 15099007007 | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | 15189000201 | ND |
| 2016-07-05 | 16189014901 | ND |
| 2017-07-05 | 17187016009 | ND |
| 2017-07-05 | 17187016007 | ND |
| 2017-10-04 | 17278017507 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 18220002501 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | 19191005001 | ND |