Naphthalene
City of Seagraves
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.
9
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 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-10 | Q1420198001 | ND |
| 2015-04-16 | Q1514480002 | ND |
| 2015-04-16 | Q1514480004 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | Q1603205002 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | Q1603205003 | ND |
| 2017-01-12 | Q1701744003 | ND |
| 2017-01-12 | Q1701744014 | ND |
| 2018-02-08 | Q1805336002 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | Q1901016003 | ND |