Naphthalene
Scituate Water Division
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
---|---|
2014-12-04 | ND |
2014-12-04 | ND |
2014-12-04 | ND |
2014-12-04 | ND |
2015-10-27 | ND |
2015-10-27 | ND |
2015-10-27 | ND |
2015-10-27 | ND |
2016-11-17 | ND |
2016-11-17 | ND |
2016-11-17 | ND |
2016-12-05 | ND |
2017-11-09 | ND |
2017-11-09 | ND |
2017-11-09 | ND |
2017-11-09 | ND |
2018-05-07 | ND |
2018-09-20 | ND |
2018-12-04 | ND |
2018-12-04 | ND |
2018-12-04 | ND |
2019-02-26 | ND |
2019-03-05 | ND |
2019-03-12 | ND |
2019-12-17 | ND |
2019-12-17 | ND |