Naphthalene
Sebastian Municipal Utility District
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.
12
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 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-03 | AC45383 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AC60295 | ND |
| 2015-02-24 | AC81756 | ND |
| 2015-09-21 | AD07814 | ND |
| 2016-02-26 | AD26263 | ND |
| 2016-09-26 | AD51541 | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | AD74744 | ND |
| 2017-09-13 | AD96007 | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | AE15571 | ND |
| 2018-07-27 | AE34931 | ND |
| 2019-02-27 | AE56718 | ND |
| 2019-07-01 | AE72890 | ND |