Naphthalene
Aqua NJ - Riegel Ridge
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.
10
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-07 | AE51932 | ND |
| 2014-10-07 | AE51933 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | AE61719 | ND |
| 2015-01-06 | AE61720 | ND |
| 2016-03-01 | AF09231 | ND |
| 2016-03-01 | AF09232 | ND |
| 2017-04-27 | AF49731 | ND |
| 2017-04-27 | AF49732 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AF86318 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AF86992 | ND |