Naphthalene
Suez Water New Jersey Franklin Lakes
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-05-29 | 4050853-01 | ND |
2014-07-11 | 4070413-01 | ND |
2014-07-16 | 4070501-01 | ND |
2014-10-02 | 4100133-01 | ND |
2015-02-06 | 2054002001 | ND |
2015-04-10 | 2064710001 | ND |
2015-07-10 | 2082528001 | ND |
2015-10-02 | 2099627001 | ND |
2016-01-08 | 2117771001 | ND |
2016-04-01 | 2133841001 | ND |
2016-07-01 | 2156727001 | ND |
2016-07-06 | 2156721001 | ND |
2016-10-07 | 2181825001 | ND |
2017-01-13 | 7010362-01 | ND |
2017-07-05 | 7070053-01 | ND |
2017-11-10 | 7110459-01 | ND |
2018-10-15 | 8100799-01 | ND |
2019-10-01 | 9100155-01 | ND |