Naphthalene
City of Wichita Falls
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.
14
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-14 | Q1436796006 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | Q1436796018 | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | AC71850 | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | AC71871 | ND |
| 2015-02-09 | Q1505019002 | ND |
| 2015-05-11 | Q1517193009 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | Q1537019019 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | Q1631878001 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | Q1709227002 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | Q1733093005 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | Q1833473002 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | Q1846491001 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | Q1925075001 | ND |
| 2019-08-19 | Q1956634012 | ND |