Naphthalene
Manchester Twp Water Utility - Eastern
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-06 | 340507014.4 | ND |
2014-05-06 | 340507015.4 | ND |
2014-06-11 | 340611140 | ND |
2014-07-28 | 340728018.4 | ND |
2014-10-21 | 341021044.2 | ND |
2015-06-16 | 350617089.2 | ND |
2016-06-08 | 360608089 | ND |
2017-06-08 | 370609094.3 | ND |
2017-06-08 | 370609091.3 | ND |
2017-06-28 | 370628091.4 | ND |
2018-06-28 | 380628060.2 | ND |
2019-06-07 | 390607710.2 | ND |