Naphthalene
Sterling Water 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.
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 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-09 | BH10639VOC1 | ND |
| 2014-09-17 | BH15590VOC1 | ND |
| 2015-10-15 | BK08195VOC1 | ND |
| 2016-02-04 | BK61534VOC1 | ND |
| 2017-01-10 | BX18501VOC1 | ND |
| 2018-04-19 | CA22798VOC1 | ND |
| 2019-10-07 | CE28081 | ND |