Naphthalene
City of Snook
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.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-08 | AD15993 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | AD37081 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | AD37118 | ND |
| 2016-09-28 | AD51776 | ND |
| 2016-12-06 | AD60773 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | AD96868 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | AD96940 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | AE37921 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | AE37974 | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | AE82033 | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | AE82123 | ND |