Naphthalene
Newton County Water System
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-08 | AI40168 | ND |
| 2014-05-08 | AI40169 | ND |
| 2015-03-13 | AI68998 | ND |
| 2015-03-13 | AI68999 | ND |
| 2016-03-17 | AJ08345 | ND |
| 2016-03-17 | AJ08346 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | AJ56515 | ND |
| 2017-06-05 | AJ56516 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | AJ89143 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | AJ89144 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | AK16560 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | AK16561 | ND |