Naphthalene
Clay Water Supply Corporation
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.
8
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-12 | AC53772 | ND |
| 2014-05-12 | AC53842 | ND |
| 2015-07-30 | AD01840 | ND |
| 2016-03-03 | AD26917 | ND |
| 2017-01-31 | AD67846 | ND |
| 2017-01-31 | AD67955 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30475 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | AE54096 | ND |