Naphthalene
Montgomery County 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-07-02 | 14184005601 | ND |
2015-07-07 | 15191002001 | ND |
2016-07-05 | 16189016509 | ND |
2016-07-05 | 16189016507 | ND |
2017-07-05 | 17187012001 | ND |
2018-07-02 | 18186013101 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 19192005407 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 19192005409 | ND |