Naphthalene
Minerva Water Supply Corporation
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.
9
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-25 | AE10642 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | AE52931 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | AE53018 | ND |
| 2020-04-14 | AF06560 | ND |
| 2021-04-14 | AF50154 | ND |
| 2022-01-27 | AF82247 | ND |
| 2022-01-27 | AF82248 | ND |
| 2022-01-27 | AF82351 | ND |
| 2023-10-17 | AG60113 | ND |