Naphthalene
Westfield Water Department
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
---|---|
2014-08-15 | ND |
2014-08-15 | ND |
2014-08-15 | ND |
2014-08-15 | ND |
2014-08-15 | ND |
2014-08-15 | ND |
2014-08-15 | ND |
2015-08-20 | ND |
2015-08-20 | ND |
2015-08-20 | ND |
2015-08-20 | ND |
2015-08-20 | ND |
2015-08-20 | ND |
2015-08-20 | ND |
2015-08-20 | ND |
2016-08-23 | ND |
2016-08-23 | ND |
2016-08-23 | ND |
2016-08-23 | ND |
2016-08-23 | ND |
2016-08-23 | ND |
2017-08-23 | ND |
2017-08-23 | ND |
2017-08-23 | ND |
2017-08-23 | ND |
2017-08-23 | ND |
2017-08-23 | ND |
2018-08-29 | ND |
2018-08-29 | ND |
2018-08-29 | ND |
2018-08-29 | ND |
2018-08-29 | ND |
2018-12-20 | ND |
2019-08-15 | ND |
2019-08-15 | ND |
2019-08-15 | ND |
2019-08-15 | ND |
2019-08-15 | ND |