Naphthalene
Plattsmouth, City of
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.
11
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | 279104 | ND |
| 2015-07-27 | 375454 | ND |
| 2015-07-27 | 375455 | ND |
| 2016-07-18 | ND | |
| 2016-07-18 | ND | |
| 2017-01-23 | ND | |
| 2017-07-24 | ND | |
| 2018-07-23 | 563131 | ND |
| 2018-07-23 | 563132 | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 623641 | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 623642 | ND |