Naphthalene
East Cedar Creek FWSD Brookshire
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-08-15 | Q1437310006 | ND |
2015-09-28 | Q1538103001 | ND |
2016-09-07 | Q1636462001 | ND |
2017-08-17 | Q1736752002 | ND |
2018-09-21 | Q1837940003 | ND |
2019-07-22 | Q1946447001 | ND |