Naphthalene
City of Rocksprings
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-30 | AE34925 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE56913 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE57023 | ND |
| 2020-09-15 | AF27395 | ND |
| 2021-04-22 | AF51138 | ND |
| 2022-06-22 | AG01954 | ND |
| 2022-06-22 | AG02044 | ND |
| 2023-08-28 | AG54311 | ND |