Naphthalene
Hampton
NOTE: Hampton purchases water from Henry County Water & Sewer Authority which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Henry County Water & 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Hampton purchases water from Henry County Water & Sewer Authority which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Henry County Water & Sewer Authority.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-03 | AJ86739 | ND |
| 2018-04-03 | AJ86740 | ND |
| 2019-05-02 | AK16198 | ND |
| 2019-05-02 | AK16199 | ND |
| 2020-02-05 | AK40835 | ND |
| 2020-02-05 | AK40836 | ND |
| 2021-03-03 | AK70503 | ND |
| 2021-03-03 | AK70504 | ND |
| 2022-03-10 | AK96917 | ND |
| 2022-03-10 | AK96918 | ND |
| 2023-04-11 | AL29050 | ND |
| 2023-04-11 | AL29051 | ND |