Naphthalene
Englishtown Water Department
NOTE: Englishtown Water Department purchases water from Gordons Corner Water Company which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gordons Corner Water Company.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Englishtown Water Department purchases water from Gordons Corner Water Company which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Gordons Corner Water Company.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-001 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-002 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-003 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-004 | ND |
| 2020-08-24 | 20082405-005 | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-001A | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-002A | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-003A | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-004A | ND |
| 2023-07-18 | 230717013-005A | ND |