Naphthalene
Matagorda County Water Control and Improvement District 5
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.
17
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-21 | AC93033 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | AD45294 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | AD45259 | ND |
| 2016-12-05 | AD60475 | ND |
| 2016-12-05 | AD60403 | ND |
| 2017-02-08 | AD69628 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | AD77280 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | AD77166 | ND |
| 2017-05-18 | AD84949 | ND |
| 2017-05-18 | AD84895 | ND |
| 2017-07-31 | AD91466 | ND |
| 2017-07-31 | AD91407 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | AE25369 | ND |
| 2018-05-07 | AE25371 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | AE67174 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | AE67248 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | AE67164 | ND |