Naphthalene
Jacksonville Waterworks
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.
8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-09 | 15070000401 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 15203002809 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 15203002807 | ND |
| 2015-09-14 | 15260001001 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 15329002007 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | 18039005601 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 18241001007 | ND |
| 2018-10-30 | 18304002007 | ND |