Naphthalene
Honaker, Town of
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.
3
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | 2.85 ppb | 2 | 2 | 1.80 ppb - 3.90 ppb |
| 2019 | 1.60 ppb | 1 | 1 | 1.60 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-19 | E181001665 | 1.80 ppb |
| 2018-12-27 | E181206859 | 3.90 ppb |
| 2019-08-21 | E190607897 | 1.60 ppb |