Naphthalene
Harris County MUD 167
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.
18
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-13 | AC63433 | ND |
| 2015-07-30 | AD01885 | ND |
| 2015-07-30 | AD01788 | ND |
| 2016-12-05 | AD60361 | ND |
| 2017-02-03 | AD68969 | ND |
| 2017-02-03 | AD68749 | ND |
| 2017-02-03 | AD68751 | ND |
| 2017-04-21 | AD80731 | ND |
| 2017-04-21 | AD80796 | ND |
| 2017-08-01 | AD91655 | ND |
| 2017-08-01 | AD91627 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | AE01942 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | AE01839 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | AE45487 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | AE45447 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | AE45445 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | AE81098 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | AE81096 | ND |