Naphthalene
Rye Water District
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.
21
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-03 | A408855002 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | A408855003 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | A408855001 | ND |
| 2015-10-01 | A508497004 | ND |
| 2015-10-02 | A508497002 | ND |
| 2015-10-02 | A508497001 | ND |
| 2016-10-07 | B609442002 | ND |
| 2016-10-07 | B609442003 | ND |
| 2016-10-07 | B609442005 | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | B709215002 | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | B709215003 | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | B709215001 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | B809892001 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | B809892003 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | B809892004 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | B910655001 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | B910655001 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | B910655002 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | B910655002 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | B910655003 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | B910655003 | ND |