Naphthalene
Monett PWS
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.
18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | 0.154 ppb | 9 | 1 | ND - 1.39 ppb |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-19 | AC83289 | ND |
| 2016-08-19 | AC83295 | 1.39 ppb |
| 2016-08-19 | AC83293 | ND |
| 2016-08-19 | AC83292 | ND |
| 2016-08-19 | AC83286 | ND |
| 2016-08-19 | AC83287 | ND |
| 2016-08-19 | AC83291 | ND |
| 2016-08-19 | AC83290 | ND |
| 2016-08-19 | AC83288 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AD54221 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AD54218 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AD54219 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AD54217 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AD54220 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AD54215 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AD54214 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AD54212 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | AD54216 | ND |