Naphthalene
Bingen Water Department
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.
7
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 16.3 ppb | 1 | 1 | 16.3 ppb |
| 2022 | 5.12 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 10.2 ppb |
| 2023 | 15.2 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 30.4 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-24 | ND | |
| 2019-05-21 | ND | |
| 2021-05-25 | 4122055 | 16.3 ppb |
| 2022-04-13 | 4274628 | ND |
| 2022-05-18 | 4285656 | 10.2 ppb |
| 2023-05-09 | 4455757 | 30.4 ppb |
| 2023-06-06 | 4461661 | ND |