Naphthalene
Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut - Stamford
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.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-01-07 | 201400283-VOC1 | ND |
2014-05-05 | 201406147-VOC1 | ND |
2015-01-06 | 201500351-VOC1 | ND |
2015-08-03 | 201510463-VOC1 | ND |
2016-01-11 | 201600500-VOC1 | ND |
2016-10-31 | 201615141-VOC1 | ND |
2017-01-17 | 201701124-VOC1 | ND |
2017-02-01 | 201701794-VOC1 | ND |
2018-01-02 | 201800021-VOC1 | ND |
2019-01-07 | 201900234-VOC1 | ND |