Naphthalene
Trenton 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 | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-08-06 | 28208-1A | ND |
2015-08-17 | DWS1376-1A | ND |
2016-10-04 | DWS3940-1A | ND |
2017-09-27 | DWS6640-1 | ND |
2018-12-12 | 18121309-01A | ND |
2019-08-14 | 19081321-001 | ND |