Naphthalene
Oakwood 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.
10
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-15 | AC50587 | ND |
| 2014-04-15 | AC50675 | ND |
| 2015-10-14 | AD10637 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | AD20078 | ND |
| 2016-05-23 | AD37761 | ND |
| 2016-09-20 | AD50399 | ND |
| 2017-09-21 | AD97395 | ND |
| 2017-09-21 | AD97528 | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | AE30226 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | AE73703 | ND |