Naphthalene
West Gregg Special Utility District
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-07-02 | Q1425583001 | ND |
2015-04-29 | Q1515717015 | ND |
2015-04-29 | Q1515717012 | ND |
2015-04-29 | Q1515717011 | ND |
2016-10-25 | Q1645489004 | ND |
2016-10-25 | Q1645489017 | ND |
2016-10-25 | Q1645489001 | ND |
2016-10-25 | Q1645489014 | ND |
2017-08-09 | Q1734186005 | ND |
2017-08-09 | Q1734186003 | ND |
2017-08-09 | Q1734186002 | ND |
2018-09-13 | Q1836486004 | ND |
2018-09-13 | Q1836486002 | ND |
2018-12-05 | Q1849734003 | ND |
2019-02-14 | Q1906942010 | ND |
2019-02-14 | Q1906942006 | ND |
2019-03-28 | Q1912650001 | ND |
2019-03-28 | Q1912650003 | ND |