Naphthalene
North San Saba Water Supply Corporation
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.
9
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-26 | AC77639 | ND |
| 2015-04-09 | AC87860 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | AD02355 | ND |
| 2016-02-17 | AD23929 | ND |
| 2016-02-17 | AD24091 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | AD69982 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | AE38278 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | AE68918 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | AE68973 | ND |