Naphthalene
City of Sulphur Springs
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-09-10 | Q1442956006 | ND |
2015-08-03 | Q1529912001 | ND |
2016-07-11 | Q1627696002 | ND |
2017-07-18 | Q1729350001 | ND |
2018-07-26 | Q1829821001 | ND |
2019-08-26 | Q1959455001 | ND |