Naphthalene
Concord Water System
NOTE: Concord Water System purchases water from Marion Water System which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Marion 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.
2
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Concord Water System purchases water from Marion Water System which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Marion Water System.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-17 | AD99768 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | AD99768 | ND |