Naphthalene
Webb City
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.
10
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-19 | AC70107 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | AC70106 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | AC70105 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | AC70108 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AC72912 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | AD46775 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | AD46776 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | AD46774 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | AD46777 | ND |
| 2019-04-23 | AD46778 | ND |