Naphthalene
Amherst DPW Water Division
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
---|---|
2014-07-16 | ND |
2014-07-16 | ND |
2014-07-16 | ND |
2014-07-16 | ND |
2014-07-16 | ND |
2014-10-15 | ND |
2015-09-16 | ND |
2015-09-16 | ND |
2015-12-18 | ND |
2016-07-19 | ND |
2016-07-19 | ND |
2016-10-25 | ND |
2017-08-15 | ND |
2017-08-15 | ND |
2017-08-15 | ND |
2017-08-22 | ND |
2017-10-20 | ND |
2017-11-07 | ND |
2018-09-11 | ND |
2018-11-27 | ND |
2019-09-10 | ND |
2019-10-01 | ND |