Naphthalene
Millersview-doole 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.
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-27 | AC45091 | ND |
| 2014-02-27 | AC45163 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AC92583 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AC92575 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AC92689 | ND |
| 2015-05-19 | AC92697 | ND |
| 2016-02-17 | AD24301 | ND |
| 2016-02-17 | AD24303 | ND |
| 2016-02-17 | AD24523 | ND |
| 2017-03-01 | Q1708974002 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | Q1720172002 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | Q1807532003 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | Q1819705008 | ND |
| 2019-03-07 | Q1909828003 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | Q1922600002 | ND |