Naphthalene
Lindale Rural WSC
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.
17
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-05 | Q1516411004 | ND |
| 2015-05-05 | Q1516411001 | ND |
| 2015-05-05 | Q1516411016 | ND |
| 2015-09-10 | Q1535263002 | ND |
| 2015-10-20 | Q1541118005 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | Q1604493006 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | Q1604493002 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | Q1604493004 | ND |
| 2017-08-31 | Q1740459005 | ND |
| 2017-08-31 | Q1740459004 | ND |
| 2017-08-31 | Q1740459002 | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | Q1817005008 | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | Q1817005010 | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | Q1817005002 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | Q1956940001 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | Q1956940005 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | Q1956940003 | ND |