Naphthalene
Conway Water System
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.
11
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-02 | 14093011201 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | 15092003001 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 15099001009 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 15099001007 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | 16098000801 | ND |
| 2017-04-03 | 17095000501 | ND |
| 2018-01-02 | 18004008807 | ND |
| 2018-03-05 | 18067002101 | ND |
| 2018-04-02 | 18094000609 | ND |
| 2018-04-02 | 18094000607 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | 19122007701 | ND |