Naphthalene
Harris County UD 16
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.
13
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-20 | AC54672 | ND |
| 2015-02-11 | AC80219 | ND |
| 2015-05-05 | AC90768 | ND |
| 2016-05-18 | AD37282 | ND |
| 2016-05-18 | AD37370 | ND |
| 2016-10-18 | AD53632 | ND |
| 2016-12-06 | AD60763 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | AD67527 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | AD67679 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | AE24821 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | AE24889 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | AE78992 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | AE79055 | ND |