Naphthalene
Texaba Subdivision
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 | 0.107 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.320 ppb |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-04 | AE42725 | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | AE66554 | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | AE66647 | ND |
| 2020-08-20 | AF24631 | ND |
| 2021-08-04 | AF64823 | ND |
| 2022-08-04 | AG07915 | ND |
| 2022-08-04 | AG07975 | 0.320 ppb |
| 2022-11-17 | AG19227 | ND |
| 2023-01-19 | AG25314 | ND |