Naphthalene
Leon Junction 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-10 | AC66623 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | AC96398 | ND |
| 2016-03-23 | AD30179 | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | AD32847 | ND |
| 2017-10-25 | AE02134 | ND |
| 2017-10-25 | AE02258 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | AE39386 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | AE64916 | ND |