Naphthalene
Lometa Regional Water System
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 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-01-22 | AC39688 | ND |
2014-08-05 | AC62121 | ND |
2015-05-18 | AC92413 | ND |
2015-08-20 | AD04882 | ND |
2016-01-14 | AD18398 | ND |
2016-07-13 | AD44114 | ND |
2017-01-30 | AD67677 | ND |
2017-08-22 | AD93792 | ND |
2018-03-01 | AE16451 | ND |
2018-08-31 | AE39050 | ND |
2019-02-06 | AE53300 | ND |
2019-07-01 | AE72850 | ND |