Naphthalene
Cole County PWSD 1
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.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-18 | AC42777 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42775 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42776 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42778 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42780 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC42779 | ND |
| 2018-09-14 | AD33816 | ND |
| 2018-09-14 | AD33815 | ND |
| 2018-09-14 | AD33817 | ND |
| 2018-09-14 | AD33818 | ND |
| 2018-09-14 | AD33819 | ND |
| 2018-09-14 | AD33820 | ND |