Naphthalene
Centerville 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-12 | Q1408163001 | ND |
2015-10-27 | Q1542459001 | ND |
2016-03-22 | Q1611759002 | ND |
2016-09-23 | Q1640154003 | ND |
2016-12-08 | Q1654001003 | ND |
2017-03-09 | Q1710146005 | ND |
2018-02-06 | Q1804822001 | ND |
2019-03-26 | Q1912349003 | ND |