Naphthalene
Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut - Valley System
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.
17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-06 | 201401781-VOC1 | ND |
| 2014-02-06 | 201401783-VOC1 | ND |
| 2014-02-06 | 201401778-VOC1 | ND |
| 2015-02-05 | 201501690-VOC1 | ND |
| 2015-02-05 | 201501687-VOC1 | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | 201515272-VOC1 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | 201601668-VOC1 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | 201601672-VOC1 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | 201601674-VOC1 | ND |
| 2017-02-08 | 201702259-VOC1 | ND |
| 2017-02-08 | 201702257-VOC1 | ND |
| 2017-06-22 | 201709340-VOC1 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | 201801688-VOC1 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 201805765-VOC1 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 201901652-VOC1 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 201901650-VOC1 | ND |
| 2019-12-16 | 201920349-VOC1 | ND |