Naphthalene
Cypress Lakes 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.
16
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-08 | AC59009 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | AC59066 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | AC59065 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | AC59013 | ND |
| 2015-10-08 | AD10030 | ND |
| 2015-10-08 | AD10038 | ND |
| 2016-07-22 | AD45480 | ND |
| 2016-07-22 | AD45514 | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | AE00578 | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | AE00642 | ND |
| 2017-12-12 | AE07545 | ND |
| 2017-12-12 | AE07550 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | AE43292 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | AE43296 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | AE59023 | ND |
| 2019-03-19 | AE59025 | ND |