Naphthalene
Bourne Water District
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
---|---|
2015-08-10 | ND |
2015-10-13 | ND |
2015-10-13 | ND |
2015-10-13 | ND |
2015-10-13 | ND |
2015-10-13 | ND |
2015-10-13 | ND |
2015-10-13 | ND |
2016-07-19 | ND |
2016-11-10 | ND |
2016-11-10 | ND |
2016-11-10 | ND |
2016-11-10 | ND |
2016-11-10 | ND |
2016-11-10 | ND |
2017-01-25 | ND |
2017-04-25 | ND |
2017-10-03 | ND |
2017-10-03 | ND |
2017-10-03 | ND |
2017-10-03 | ND |
2017-10-03 | ND |
2017-10-03 | ND |
2017-10-03 | ND |
2018-01-10 | ND |
2018-04-09 | ND |
2018-07-12 | ND |
2018-10-22 | ND |
2018-10-22 | ND |
2018-10-22 | ND |
2018-10-22 | ND |
2018-10-22 | ND |
2018-10-22 | ND |
2018-10-22 | ND |
2019-01-23 | ND |
2019-05-08 | ND |
2019-07-26 | ND |
2019-11-19 | ND |
2019-11-19 | ND |
2019-11-19 | ND |
2019-11-19 | ND |
2019-11-19 | ND |
2019-11-19 | ND |
2019-11-19 | ND |