Naphthalene
Brushy Creek MUD
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.
12
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 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-03 | AC55829 | ND |
| 2014-08-22 | AC65047 | ND |
| 2015-02-12 | AC80517 | ND |
| 2015-09-11 | AD06712 | ND |
| 2016-02-18 | AD24530 | ND |
| 2016-09-15 | AD49768 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | AD72257 | ND |
| 2017-08-31 | AD94619 | ND |
| 2018-03-01 | AE16446 | ND |
| 2018-08-09 | AE36394 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | AE65802 | ND |
| 2019-09-11 | AE83017 | ND |