Naphthalene
City of Brenham
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.
15
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-18 | AC43392 | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | AC67921 | ND |
| 2015-02-25 | AC81953 | ND |
| 2015-09-11 | AD06912 | ND |
| 2016-02-23 | AD25160 | ND |
| 2016-02-23 | AD25094 | ND |
| 2016-05-16 | AD36823 | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | AD48866 | ND |
| 2016-10-24 | AD54400 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | AD66848 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | AD66922 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | AE11301 | ND |
| 2018-01-30 | AE11347 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AE51642 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AE51791 | ND |