Naphthalene
Beebe Plain Water System
NOTE: Beebe Plain Water System purchases water from Derby Line Village Water District which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Derby Line Village Water 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Beebe Plain Water System purchases water from Derby Line Village Water District which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Derby Line Village Water District.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
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2016-10-18 | 17V00049 | ND |
2019-10-23 | 20V00054 | ND |