Naphthalene
Tariffville Fire District Water Department
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-07-22 | 06966VOC1 | ND |
2015-06-30 | 07532VOC1 | ND |
2016-03-01 | 08180VOC1 | ND |
2017-06-22 | 09227VOC1 | ND |
2018-06-26 | 10166VOC1 | ND |
2019-06-03 | 1977705-01-VOCS | ND |