Naphthalene
Maynard 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.
39
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014-05-28 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | ND |
| 2014-05-28 | ND |
| 2014-06-18 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | ND |
| 2015-09-16 | ND |
| 2016-06-16 | ND |
| 2016-06-16 | ND |
| 2016-06-16 | ND |
| 2016-06-16 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | ND |
| 2016-06-29 | ND |
| 2017-05-25 | ND |
| 2017-05-25 | ND |
| 2017-05-25 | ND |
| 2017-05-25 | ND |
| 2017-05-25 | ND |
| 2017-05-25 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | ND |