Naphthalene
Mt Pleasant Water Works
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-27 | AD40426 | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD40433 | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD40440 | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD40444 | ND |
2014-05-27 | AD40459 | ND |
2017-07-13 | AD97320 | ND |
2017-07-13 | AD97314 | ND |
2017-07-13 | AD97318 | ND |
2017-07-13 | AD97316 | ND |
2018-07-31 | AE15927 | ND |
2018-12-13 | AE22962 | ND |
2019-03-18 | AE27327 | ND |