Naphthalene
Long Neck Water Company
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-11-16 | S637342 | ND |
2016-08-18 | S677074 | ND |
2017-06-29 | S738548 | ND |
2018-08-29 | S836764 | ND |
2019-08-19 | S848311 | ND |
2019-10-23 | S920342 | ND |
2019-12-09 | S927595 | ND |