Naphthalene
City of Abilene
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.
29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-27 | AC45151 | ND |
| 2014-02-27 | AC45156 | ND |
| 2014-06-30 | AC58438 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | AC66595 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | AC66599 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | AC66597 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | AC83858 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | AC83859 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | AC83861 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | AD00409 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | AD00403 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | AD00401 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | AD19052 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | AD19054 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | AD19053 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | AD46178 | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | AD46176 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | AD66923 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | AD67318 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | AD66924 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | Q1729955015 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | Q1729955006 | ND |
| 2017-07-20 | Q1729955013 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | Q1831781013 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | Q1831781010 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | Q1831781003 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | Q1951863014 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | Q1951863018 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | Q1951863016 | ND |