Naphthalene
Harleton Water Supply Corporation
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-06-04 | Q1419302001 | ND |
2015-11-05 | Q1543846002 | ND |
2016-02-18 | Q1607244002 | ND |
2016-04-25 | Q1616020003 | ND |
2017-08-24 | Q1738309005 | ND |
2018-08-15 | Q1832903004 | ND |
2019-03-25 | Q1912020003 | ND |