Naphthalene
City of Hurst
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-13 | Q1436928004 | ND |
2014-08-13 | Q1436928002 | ND |
2015-04-09 | Q1513322006 | ND |
2015-04-09 | Q1513322004 | ND |
2015-04-09 | Q1513322001 | ND |
2016-03-21 | AD29581 | ND |
2016-07-11 | Q1627746002 | ND |
2016-07-11 | Q1627746006 | ND |
2016-07-11 | Q1627746004 | ND |
2017-01-04 | Q1700326003 | ND |
2017-01-04 | Q1700326012 | ND |
2017-07-24 | Q1730292001 | ND |
2018-07-10 | Q1826956005 | ND |
2018-07-10 | Q1826956002 | ND |
2018-10-02 | Q1839327002 | ND |
2019-01-16 | Q1902266010 | ND |
2019-01-16 | Q1902266002 | ND |
2019-04-17 | Q1915359005 | ND |