Naphthalene
Shelbyville 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-02-10 | Q1403935004 | ND |
2015-07-30 | Q1529714002 | ND |
2016-09-13 | Q1637150002 | ND |
2017-09-28 | Q1747293001 | ND |
2017-09-28 | Q1747293003 | ND |
2018-02-26 | Q1808053008 | ND |
2019-05-16 | Q1926364006 | ND |