Naphthalene
East Lyme Water & Sewer Commission
NOTE: East Lyme Water & Sewer Commission purchases water from New London Department of Public Utilities which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by New London Department of Public Utilities.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: East Lyme Water & Sewer Commission purchases water from New London Department of Public Utilities which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by New London Department of Public Utilities.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-29 | 28423VOC1 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 30476VOC1 | ND |
| 2020-12-01 | 32749VOC1 | ND |
| 2021-10-27 | 34804VOC1 | ND |
| 2022-09-15 | 36585VOC1 | ND |
| 2023-09-14 | 38755VOC1 | ND |