Naphthalene
Fouke 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.
19
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-16 | Q1819991003 | ND |
| 2018-05-16 | Q1819991006 | ND |
| 2018-05-16 | Q1819991001 | ND |
| 2019-06-06 | Q1932560012 | ND |
| 2019-06-06 | Q1932560014 | ND |
| 2019-06-06 | Q1932560016 | ND |
| 2020-10-22 | Q2041268028 | ND |
| 2020-10-22 | Q2041268030 | ND |
| 2020-10-22 | Q2041268032 | ND |
| 2021-01-25 | Q2101631005 | ND |
| 2021-01-25 | Q2101631011 | ND |
| 2021-01-25 | Q2101631009 | ND |
| 2021-01-25 | Q2101631007 | ND |
| 2022-10-12 | Q2230969006 | ND |
| 2022-10-12 | Q2230969008 | ND |
| 2022-10-12 | Q2230969010 | ND |
| 2023-04-13 | Q2313726002 | ND |
| 2023-07-11 | Q2326819004 | ND |
| 2023-07-11 | Q2326819006 | ND |