Naphthalene
Barksdale 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.
10
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-06 | AD09637 | ND |
| 2016-09-14 | AD49462 | ND |
| 2016-09-14 | AD49555 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | AD65387 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | AD65527 | ND |
| 2017-05-31 | AD86179 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | AD90631 | ND |
| 2018-06-01 | AE28551 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE56891 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE57011 | ND |