Naphthalene
Suez Water Delaware
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-12-22 | S603901 | ND |
2014-12-22 | S603902 | ND |
2014-12-22 | S603903 | ND |
2015-12-30 | S624969 | ND |
2017-09-28 | 2265885003 | ND |
2017-12-28 | 2285911008 | ND |
2018-12-31 | S816910 | ND |