Naphthalene
Rye Valley Water Authority
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-09-09 | 14-06872 VOC | ND |
2015-09-21 | 00127_EXP-EUROFI | ND |
2016-09-15 | 16-06174 VOC | ND |
2017-10-03 | 17-08164 VOC | ND |
2018-10-16 | 18-09488-VOC | ND |
2019-10-28 | 19-09346-VOC | ND |