Naphthalene
Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District Woodland Oaks Subdivision
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.
14
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-24 | AC57878 | ND |
| 2015-02-03 | AC79038 | ND |
| 2015-02-03 | AC79102 | ND |
| 2016-01-19 | AD18628 | ND |
| 2016-01-19 | AD18738 | ND |
| 2016-09-28 | AD52125 | ND |
| 2016-11-08 | AD57216 | ND |
| 2017-01-10 | AD64012 | ND |
| 2017-01-10 | AD64131 | ND |
| 2017-04-04 | AD78393 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | AE11299 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | AE11372 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | AE52208 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | AE52309 | ND |