Naphthalene
Coweta Water and Sewer Authority
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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-26 | AI28719 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | AI28720 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | AI65040 | ND |
| 2015-02-17 | AI65041 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | AJ07161 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | AJ07162 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | AJ54632 | ND |
| 2017-12-12 | AJ75337 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | AJ84346 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | AJ84347 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AK13737 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AK13738 | ND |