Naphthalene
City of Cushing
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-10-07 | Q1539367001 | ND |
2015-10-07 | Q1539367003 | ND |
2016-03-17 | Q1611232005 | ND |
2016-03-17 | Q1611232008 | ND |
2017-10-10 | Q1750630010 | ND |
2017-10-10 | Q1750630011 | ND |
2018-04-17 | Q1815631002 | ND |
2018-04-17 | Q1815631003 | ND |
2019-01-17 | Q1902679005 | ND |
2019-04-24 | Q1916503006 | ND |
2019-08-06 | Q1951517003 | ND |