Naphthalene
Barker Cypress Municipal Utility District
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.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-27 | AC55249 | ND |
2015-02-10 | AC79955 | ND |
2015-02-10 | AC80051 | ND |
2016-02-18 | AD24510 | ND |
2017-04-20 | AD80498 | ND |
2018-05-14 | AE26199 | ND |
2018-05-14 | AE26244 | ND |
2019-01-24 | AE51381 | ND |