Naphthalene
Woodway Subdivision 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.
8
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-14 | AE36969 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | AE62796 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | AE62835 | ND |
| 2020-12-01 | AF36004 | ND |
| 2021-09-08 | AF69125 | ND |
| 2022-05-05 | AF95776 | ND |
| 2022-05-05 | AF95821 | ND |
| 2023-05-03 | AG39157 | ND |