Naphthalene
Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Douglas Plant
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.
7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-30 | Q1830108003 | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | Q1911008001 | ND |
| 2020-06-30 | Q2025934001 | ND |
| 2021-08-26 | Q2123335004 | ND |
| 2021-12-15 | Q2135512001 | ND |
| 2022-03-07 | Q2207585003 | ND |
| 2023-07-12 | Q2327363001 | ND |