Naphthalene
City of Rockdale
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.
12
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-07 | AC91063 | ND |
| 2015-05-07 | AC91061 | ND |
| 2015-05-07 | AC91136 | ND |
| 2015-05-07 | AC91138 | ND |
| 2016-11-07 | AD56865 | ND |
| 2016-11-07 | AD56859 | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | AD96864 | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | AD96858 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30457 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30455 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30583 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30579 | ND |