Naphthalene
Conway County Regional 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.
9
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-28 | 14030009301 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | 15022003109 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092003201 | ND |
| 2015-04-20 | 15113001107 | ND |
| 2016-01-19 | 16025005201 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 17019007101 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | 18032000307 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 18144000407 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 19038008801 | ND |