Naphthalene
Camden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-03 | 14247006701 | ND |
| 2015-08-18 | 15232004801 | ND |
| 2016-05-04 | 16126017407 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | 16168001501 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | 16203008601 | ND |
| 2017-07-25 | 17208000401 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 18235004801 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | 19141000807 | ND |
| 2019-06-17 | 19171004402 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | 19198000701 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 19254004407 | ND |