Naphthalene
Woodridge Estates 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.
8
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-28 | AE47211 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | AE78058 | ND |
| 2020-09-29 | AF28853 | ND |
| 2020-09-29 | AF28916 | ND |
| 2021-10-20 | AF74168 | ND |
| 2022-03-29 | AF90989 | ND |
| 2023-10-25 | AG61089 | ND |
| 2023-10-25 | AG61147 | ND |