Naphthalene
Lukins Brothers Water Company
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.
7
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | 5810-001-1050 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 5810-002-1130 | ND |
| 2014-06-16 | 5810-005-1135 | ND |
| 2015-04-16 | 5810-001-1625 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | 5867-002-1058 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | 5867-002-0929 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | 5810-001-1025 | ND |