Naphthalene
Nueces County WCID 3
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.
16
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-05 | AC41642 | ND |
| 2014-05-22 | AC55083 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | AC62308 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | AC81306 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | AC89491 | ND |
| 2015-09-17 | AD07587 | ND |
| 2015-09-17 | AD07650 | ND |
| 2015-12-02 | AD15252 | ND |
| 2016-02-11 | AD23471 | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | AD48890 | ND |
| 2017-03-21 | AD76161 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | AD96305 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | AE12858 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | AE34696 | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | AE51383 | ND |
| 2019-08-01 | AE76830 | ND |