Naphthalene
Cypress Springs Special Utility District South Plant
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.
7
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 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-20 | Q1833139002 | ND |
| 2019-09-19 | Q1966998001 | ND |
| 2020-09-29 | Q2038276003 | ND |
| 2021-09-27 | Q2126244002 | ND |
| 2022-03-23 | AF91425 | ND |
| 2022-09-13 | Q2227637002 | ND |
| 2023-08-15 | Q2334029001 | ND |