Naphthalene
Camas Municipal Water Sewer System
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-07-08 | 12701 | ND |
2015-10-07 | 14601 | ND |
2016-01-20 | ND | |
2016-04-15 | ND | |
2016-07-07 | ND | |
2016-10-14 | ND | |
2017-01-25 | ND | |
2017-10-11 | ND | |
2017-10-11 | ND | |
2018-07-18 | ND | |
2018-08-02 | ND | |
2018-09-19 | ND | |
2018-10-15 | ND | |
2019-08-14 | ND | |
2019-10-15 | ND |