Naphthalene
Alamo Sewer and Water Gid
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-05 | 1403111-003 | ND |
2014-03-05 | 1403111-004 | ND |
2014-07-02 | 1407105-003-V | ND |
2015-06-03 | 1506155-003 | ND |
2015-07-09 | 1507314-002 | ND |
2015-07-09 | 1507314-001 | ND |
2018-05-09 | 1805332-001 | ND |
2018-09-24 | 18090773-001 | ND |