Naphthalene
Mount Olive Water Department L
NOTE: Mount Olive Water Department L purchases water from Mount Olive Township Tinc Farm which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Mount Olive Township Tinc Farm.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Mount Olive Water Department L purchases water from Mount Olive Township Tinc Farm which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Mount Olive Township Tinc Farm.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-17 | 350317089 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | 350610203 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | 380613160 | ND |