Naphthalene
Benton 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.
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-15 | 14261004101 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 15238002007 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 15238002009 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | 15274000201 | ND |
| 2015-11-16 | 15320000307 | ND |
| 2016-07-05 | 16189002901 | ND |
| 2017-07-03 | 17187013201 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 18206000307 | ND |
| 2018-07-25 | 18206000309 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 18277010207 | ND |
| 2019-07-08 | 19191006501 | ND |