Naphthalene
Milford 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.
7
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-09-30 | L5459110-1 | ND |
2015-09-30 | L5459110-2 | ND |
2018-10-23 | L7001369-2 | ND |
2018-10-31 | L7081920-1 | ND |
2019-03-25 | L7113371-1 | ND |
2019-06-04 | L7114610-1 | ND |
2019-08-14 | L7136854-1 | ND |