Naphthalene
Polk County Water Authority
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 | 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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-29 | AI38936 | ND |
2015-03-25 | AI69670 | ND |
2016-04-04 | AJ09249 | ND |
2016-04-04 | AJ09250 | ND |
2016-04-04 | AJ09251 | ND |
2017-06-06 | AJ56773 | ND |
2018-05-14 | AJ89403 | ND |
2019-04-29 | AK15975 | ND |
2019-04-29 | AK15976 | ND |
2019-04-29 | AK15977 | ND |