Naphthalene
City of Alice
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.
15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | AC41391 | ND |
| 2014-02-24 | AC44300 | ND |
| 2014-05-20 | AC54676 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | AC66048 | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | AC71639 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | AC82372 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | AC82420 | ND |
| 2016-02-08 | AD22455 | ND |
| 2016-02-08 | AD22581 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | AD81223 | ND |
| 2017-04-26 | AD81303 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | AE12235 | ND |
| 2018-02-05 | AE12334 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | AE54353 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | AE54434 | ND |