Naphthalene
Melvindale
NOTE: Melvindale purchases water from Great Lakes Water Authority - Springwells and Southwest Treatment Facilities which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Great Lakes Water Authority - Springwells and Southwest Treatment Facilities.
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 |
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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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Melvindale purchases water from Great Lakes Water Authority - Springwells and Southwest Treatment Facilities which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Great Lakes Water Authority - Springwells and Southwest Treatment Facilities.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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