Naphthalene
City of Southside Place
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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-12 | AC42480 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | AC42559 | ND |
| 2015-01-15 | AC76488 | ND |
| 2015-01-15 | AC76581 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | AD17576 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | AD17675 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | AD65373 | ND |
| 2017-01-18 | AD65513 | ND |
| 2018-01-24 | AE10236 | ND |
| 2018-01-24 | AE10305 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | AE49861 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | AE49924 | ND |