Naphthalene
Harris County MUD 55 Heritage Park
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.
22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-14 | AC43200 | ND |
| 2014-02-14 | AC43198 | ND |
| 2015-01-16 | AC76661 | ND |
| 2015-01-16 | AC76660 | ND |
| 2015-01-16 | AC76640 | ND |
| 2015-01-16 | AC76642 | ND |
| 2016-02-10 | AD23096 | ND |
| 2016-05-11 | AD36488 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | AD41244 | ND |
| 2016-06-20 | AD41191 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | AD66939 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | AD66804 | ND |
| 2017-05-24 | AD85577 | ND |
| 2017-05-24 | AD85492 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | AE09965 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | AE09964 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | AE09858 | ND |
| 2018-01-23 | AE09856 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | AE56014 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | AE56118 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | AE56111 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | AE56012 | ND |