Naphthalene
Halfway 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.
13
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | Q1403564001 | ND |
| 2014-06-26 | Q1424208002 | ND |
| 2014-09-03 | Q1441295002 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | Q1515199002 | ND |
| 2016-03-17 | AD29325 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | Q1636368001 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | Q1636368003 | ND |
| 2017-11-14 | Q1758338002 | ND |
| 2017-11-14 | Q1758338008 | ND |
| 2018-05-17 | Q1820244002 | ND |
| 2018-05-17 | Q1820244004 | ND |
| 2019-04-11 | Q1914703002 | ND |
| 2019-04-11 | Q1914703004 | ND |