Naphthalene
City of Cameron
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.
15
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-26 | AE10775 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | AE37897 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | AE53023 | ND |
| 2019-07-01 | AE72856 | ND |
| 2020-04-15 | AF06751 | ND |
| 2020-07-01 | AF17684 | ND |
| 2020-11-19 | AF35176 | ND |
| 2021-01-13 | AF39164 | ND |
| 2021-01-13 | AF39242 | ND |
| 2021-06-02 | AF56257 | ND |
| 2021-07-29 | AF63943 | ND |
| 2022-01-27 | AF82250 | ND |
| 2022-01-27 | AF82362 | ND |
| 2023-03-07 | AG31770 | ND |
| 2023-03-07 | Q2309830001 | ND |