Naphthalene
H O E 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.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-17 | AD00171 | ND |
| 2016-10-21 | AD54354 | ND |
| 2016-10-21 | AD54447 | ND |
| 2017-05-12 | AD84272 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | AE20201 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | AE78936 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | AE79060 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | AE88036 | ND |