Naphthalene
Lapeer, City of
NOTE: Lapeer, City of purchases water from Great Lakes Water Authority - Lake Huron Treatment Facility which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Great Lakes Water Authority - Lake Huron Treatment Facility.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Lapeer, City of purchases water from Great Lakes Water Authority - Lake Huron Treatment Facility which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Great Lakes Water Authority - Lake Huron Treatment Facility.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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