Naphthalene
City of Goldsmith
NOTE: City of Goldsmith purchases water from Texland Great Plains Water Supply Compan which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Texland Great Plains Water Supply Compan.
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: City of Goldsmith purchases water from Texland Great Plains Water Supply Compan which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Texland Great Plains Water Supply Compan.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
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