Naphthalene
Siloam Springs Waterworks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-23 | 14114011601 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | 15063004307 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | 15099001309 | ND |
| 2015-04-08 | 15099001307 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | 16098008301 | ND |
| 2016-06-22 | 16175002701 | ND |
| 2016-08-01 | 16217006901 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 17110001601 | ND |
| 2018-02-08 | 18040002407 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18137013207 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 18137013209 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 19093000901 | ND |