Naphthalene
Lonoke White 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.
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-12 | 14135003307 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | 14135003309 | ND |
| 2014-07-01 | 14184014707 | ND |
| 2014-07-01 | 14184014709 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | 14282010107 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | 14282010109 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | 15008001307 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | 15008001309 | ND |
| 2015-04-07 | 15099000401 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | 16098001201 | ND |
| 2017-02-20 | 17053000201 | ND |
| 2017-05-02 | 17124002409 | ND |
| 2017-05-02 | 17124002407 | ND |
| 2018-04-04 | 18094002101 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | 19129011101 | ND |