Naphthalene
City of Bridge City
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.
17
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | AC38547 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | AD08068 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | AD08046 | ND |
| 2015-11-18 | AD14106 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25895 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25896 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25747 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25801 | ND |
| 2016-09-26 | AD51509 | ND |
| 2016-09-26 | AD51507 | ND |
| 2017-03-15 | AD75214 | ND |
| 2017-03-15 | AD75212 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | AE15183 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | AE15081 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | AE36378 | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | AE51297 | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | AE51364 | ND |