Naphthalene
Elsberry 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.
14
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-16 | AC22511 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | AC22512 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | AC22513 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | AC45795 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | AC45794 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | AC45796 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | AC70153 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | AC70152 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | AC70154 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | AC95124 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | AC95125 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | AC95126 | ND |
| 2018-05-14 | AD18724 | ND |
| 2019-04-24 | AD46827 | ND |