Naphthalene
Atascosa Rural WSC
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.
25
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-12 | AC42474 | ND |
| 2014-03-27 | AC48533 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AC60315 | ND |
| 2015-02-05 | AC79470 | ND |
| 2015-02-05 | AC79472 | ND |
| 2015-05-15 | AC92410 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | AD23635 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | AD23667 | ND |
| 2017-01-12 | AD64885 | ND |
| 2017-01-12 | AD64790 | ND |
| 2017-01-12 | AD64758 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | AD92562 | ND |
| 2017-08-09 | AD92598 | ND |
| 2017-10-06 | AD99916 | ND |
| 2017-10-06 | AD99826 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09337 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09338 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09253 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09255 | ND |
| 2018-01-18 | AE09251 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | AE21763 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | AE21722 | ND |
| 2019-01-11 | AE49573 | ND |
| 2019-01-11 | AE49569 | ND |
| 2019-01-11 | AE49571 | ND |