Naphthalene
City of Kirby
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.
15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-16 | AC39267 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | AC89597 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | AC89589 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | AC89623 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | AC89618 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | AD21470 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | AD21476 | ND |
| 2017-01-06 | AD63609 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | AD82474 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09265 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09247 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09350 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09341 | ND |
| 2019-05-28 | AE68242 | ND |
| 2019-05-28 | AE68244 | ND |