Naphthalene
Rochester Water Department
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-08-20 | 1408-00732-002 | ND |
2014-08-20 | 1408-00733-002 | ND |
2015-08-26 | 1508-02175-001 | ND |
2016-08-29 | 1608-03159-001 | ND |
2017-09-07 | 1709-00740-001 | ND |
2017-09-07 | 1709-00744-001 | ND |
2018-08-28 | 1808-04261-001 | ND |
2018-08-29 | 1808-04255-001 | ND |
2019-08-28 | 1908-03980-001 | ND |
2019-08-28 | 1908-03984-001 | ND |