Naphthalene
Dewey Beach Water Department
NOTE: Dewey Beach Water Department purchases water from Rehoboth Beach Water Department which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Rehoboth Beach 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Dewey Beach Water Department purchases water from Rehoboth Beach Water Department which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Rehoboth Beach Water Department.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-11-17 | S637349 | ND |
2016-08-30 | S694033 | ND |
2016-12-21 | S694897 | ND |
2017-02-15 | 2209407001 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 2255519005 | ND |
2017-08-22 | S738553 | ND |
2018-11-29 | S850881 | ND |
2018-11-29 | S850883 | ND |
2018-11-29 | S850885 | ND |
2018-12-14 | S853797 | ND |
2019-07-09 | S895563 | ND |
2019-09-23 | S909181 | ND |