Naphthalene
Creston Public Water
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-03-27 | 10971 | ND |
2015-03-27 | 10971 | ND |
2015-07-14 | 14211 | ND |
2015-07-14 | 14201 | ND |
2015-10-14 | 17154 | ND |
2016-03-14 | ND | |
2016-09-27 | ND | |
2018-04-04 | ND | |
2019-07-03 | ND | |
2019-07-03 | ND |