Naphthalene
Hilltop Lakes Water Supply Corporation
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.
18
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-24 | Q1537538021 | ND |
| 2015-09-24 | Q1537538019 | ND |
| 2015-09-24 | Q1537538017 | ND |
| 2016-03-29 | Q1612696008 | ND |
| 2016-03-29 | Q1612696004 | ND |
| 2016-03-29 | Q1612696002 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | Q1625124002 | ND |
| 2016-09-26 | Q1640146003 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | Q1652220002 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | Q1713142005 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | Q1713142003 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | Q1713142002 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | Q1812460014 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | Q1812460016 | ND |
| 2018-03-27 | Q1812460002 | ND |
| 2019-05-08 | Q1922543001 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | Q1959208003 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | Q1959208005 | ND |