Naphthalene
Chesswood Water System
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.
14
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 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-14 | AC54196 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | AC89420 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | AC89490 | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | AD06546 | ND |
| 2015-11-12 | AD13410 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | AD36847 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | AD36899 | ND |
| 2017-03-08 | AD74009 | ND |
| 2017-03-08 | AD74155 | ND |
| 2018-03-29 | AE20608 | ND |
| 2018-03-29 | AE20741 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | AE54856 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | AE54912 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70617 | ND |