Naphthalene
West Milford Township Municipal Utilities Authority Awosting
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-09 | 26221-2 | ND |
2015-08-25 | N028840-02 | ND |
2015-08-25 | N028840-01 | ND |
2018-03-26 | DWS8180-1A | ND |
2018-08-08 | N066567-01 | ND |
2018-11-28 | N070717-01 | ND |