Naphthalene
Suez Water New Jersey Lambertville
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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-17 | L6995922-1 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | L7101075-1 | ND |
| 2020-07-07 | 630-2176-4 | ND |
| 2021-07-21 | D1343 | ND |
| 2022-05-04 | A35582 | ND |
| 2022-07-07 | A36823 | ND |
| 2023-02-01 | A38138 | ND |
| 2023-06-21 | D3831 | ND |
| 2023-08-02 | A39789 | ND |