Naphthalene
Boone County Public Water Supply District 4
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-02-09 | AC42722 | ND |
2015-02-09 | AC42721 | ND |
2015-02-09 | AC42725 | ND |
2015-02-09 | AC42724 | ND |
2015-02-09 | AC42723 | ND |
2018-06-04 | AD19127 | ND |
2018-06-04 | AD19128 | ND |
2018-06-04 | AD19129 | ND |
2018-06-04 | AD19130 | ND |
2018-06-04 | AD19131 | ND |