Naphthalene
Glassboro 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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | L4869274-1 | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | L4869274-3 | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | L4869274-2 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | L4974697-1 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | L5167449-1 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | L5314172-1 | ND |
| 2015-04-14 | L5497488-1 | ND |
| 2015-11-02 | L5899948-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-04 | L6596956-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-04 | L6596956-2 | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 2256037001 | ND |
| 2017-10-19 | 2271554001 | ND |