Naphthalene
Taylor County-potterville Comm.
NOTE: Taylor County-potterville Comm. purchases water from Reynolds which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Reynolds.
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.
4
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Taylor County-potterville Comm. purchases water from Reynolds which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Reynolds.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-19 | AI40777 | ND |
| 2014-06-09 | AI42672 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | 162284-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 187604-01 | ND |