Naphthalene
City of Ballinger
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.
10
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-27 | AC45166 | ND |
| 2014-09-16 | AC67447 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | AC83860 | ND |
| 2015-09-17 | AD07615 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | AD19432 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | AD46909 | ND |
| 2017-01-26 | AD67317 | ND |
| 2017-07-27 | Q1731205001 | ND |
| 2018-07-18 | Q1828538002 | ND |
| 2019-07-11 | Q1944307004 | ND |