Naphthalene
Artesian Northern Sussex Regional
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.
14
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-02 | L5242400-1 525 | ND |
| 2014-10-02 | L5242400-1 VOC | ND |
| 2014-11-13 | L5242397-1 525 | ND |
| 2014-11-13 | L5242397-1 VOC | ND |
| 2015-03-27 | L5486353-1 | ND |
| 2015-03-27 | L5486353-1-VOC | ND |
| 2015-12-17 | L5640008-1 525 | ND |
| 2015-12-17 | L5640008-1 VOC | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | L6343321-1 VOC | ND |
| 2016-10-25 | L6343321-525 | ND |
| 2016-11-16 | L6553348-1 VOC | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | L6635217-1 525 | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | L6635217-1 VOC | ND |
| 2017-11-20 | L6972279-1 VOC | ND |