Naphthalene
Arkadelphia 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.
11
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-10 | 14072008801 | ND |
| 2015-01-27 | 15029006909 | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | 15078003701 | ND |
| 2015-05-06 | 15127012307 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | 16035004301 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | 17033001201 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 18025001709 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | 18025001707 | ND |
| 2018-04-25 | 18115005807 | ND |
| 2018-06-20 | 18172000701 | ND |
| 2019-01-23 | 19024001901 | ND |