Naphthalene
City of Weslaco
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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-29 | AC40684 | ND |
| 2014-07-23 | AC60686 | ND |
| 2015-01-23 | AC77713 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | AC99431 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | AD39646 | ND |
| 2016-07-14 | AD44289 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | AD70104 | ND |
| 2017-08-03 | AD92064 | ND |
| 2018-02-15 | AE14222 | ND |
| 2018-08-15 | AE37204 | ND |
| 2019-02-27 | AE56373 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | AE80248 | ND |