Naphthalene
Marysville Utilities
NOTE: Marysville Utilities purchases water from City of Everett Public Works Department which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Everett Public Works 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Marysville Utilities purchases water from City of Everett Public Works Department which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by City of Everett Public Works Department.
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-12 | ND | |
| 2019-06-11 | ND | |
| 2021-06-28 | 4139234 | ND |
| 2022-06-22 | 4325407 | ND |
| 2023-06-15 | 4531531 | ND |