Naphthalene
Cooks Point 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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-22 | AE38155 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | AE77303 | ND |
| 2020-03-31 | AF04959 | ND |
| 2020-03-31 | AF04960 | ND |
| 2021-08-31 | AF68458 | ND |
| 2022-07-19 | AG05323 | ND |
| 2022-10-17 | AG17234 | ND |
| 2023-03-07 | AG31771 | ND |
| 2023-03-07 | Q2309829001 | ND |