Naphthalene
Upper Deerfield Township Water Department
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-01-10 | L4861550-5 | ND |
2014-04-04 | L4974892-8 | ND |
2014-07-11 | L5101806-5 | ND |
2014-10-03 | L5240148-11 | ND |
2015-01-02 | L5356702-7 | ND |
2015-01-02 | L5356702-11 | ND |
2015-04-01 | L5489208-5 | ND |
2015-07-10 | L5637566-3 | ND |
2015-10-02 | L5808077-6 | ND |
2016-01-08 | L5953980-3 | ND |
2017-04-04 | L6718683-3 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 3867948 | ND |
2018-02-06 | 3867784 | ND |
2019-01-03 | L7097014-1 | ND |