Naphthalene
Ozark Mtn Regional PWA
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.
10
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-27 | 14303006701 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 15120005407 | ND |
| 2015-07-27 | 15210001407 | ND |
| 2015-10-28 | 15302003501 | ND |
| 2016-11-14 | 16321009201 | ND |
| 2017-10-23 | 17299003901 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | 18129000607 | ND |
| 2018-07-30 | 18213005907 | ND |
| 2018-10-23 | 18298008701 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19305002201 | ND |