Naphthalene
City of Bay City
NOTE: City of Bay City purchases water from Bay Area Water System which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Bay Area 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Bay City purchases water from Bay Area Water System which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Bay Area Water System.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-04-10 | LLH74980 | ND |
2019-06-03 | LLI40595 | ND |
2019-09-16 | LLI64542 | ND |
2019-10-08 | LLI70019 | ND |