Naphthalene
Suez Water New Jersey Sussex Hills
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.
7
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-16 | 8050687-01 | ND |
| 2019-05-13 | 9050560-01 | ND |
| 2020-05-20 | 0050843-01 | ND |
| 2021-11-15 | 1110755-01 | ND |
| 2022-08-10 | 2080532-01 | ND |
| 2023-05-16 | 23E0763-01 | ND |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H1464-01 | ND |