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.
15
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-21 | AE15081 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | AE15183 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | AE36378 | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | AE51297 | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | AE51364 | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | AE96559 | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | AE96565 | ND |
| 2021-02-24 | AF44219 | ND |
| 2021-02-24 | AF44310 | ND |
| 2021-04-22 | AF51142 | ND |
| 2021-08-18 | AF66902 | ND |
| 2022-01-26 | AF81952 | ND |
| 2022-01-26 | AF82021 | ND |
| 2023-02-21 | AG29685 | ND |
| 2023-02-21 | AG29689 | ND |