Naphthalene
Greenville Water System
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-01-27 | AD34958 | ND |
2014-01-27 | AD34962 | ND |
2015-02-03 | AD51022 | ND |
2015-02-03 | AD51025 | ND |
2016-01-27 | AD69775 | ND |
2016-01-27 | AD69773 | ND |
2017-02-07 | AD89487 | ND |
2017-07-18 | AD97741 | ND |
2018-01-24 | AE06531 | ND |
2018-01-24 | AE06533 | ND |
2019-02-20 | AE26036 | ND |
2019-02-27 | AE26430 | ND |