Naphthalene
Manchester Water Works
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-17 | 1402-00336-001 | ND |
2014-05-14 | 1405-00442-001 | ND |
2014-08-04 | 1408-00056-001 | ND |
2015-08-17 | 1508-01335-002 | ND |
2016-08-11 | 1608-01474-001 | ND |
2017-08-16 | 1708-02233-001 | ND |
2018-09-10 | 1810-02544-001 | ND |
2019-08-13 | 1908-01819-001 | ND |