Naphthalene
City of Hutto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-09 | AC53680 | ND |
| 2014-05-09 | AC53681 | ND |
| 2015-01-29 | AC78481 | ND |
| 2015-01-29 | AC78572 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25757 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25889 | ND |
| 2017-10-03 | AD99097 | ND |
| 2017-12-14 | AE07820 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | AE37919 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | AE37975 | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | AE68650 | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | AE68705 | ND |