Naphthalene
City of Moody
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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-24 | AC44294 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | AC50343 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | AC83515 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | AC83567 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | AD32127 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | AD32181 | ND |
| 2017-02-07 | AD69246 | ND |
| 2017-02-07 | AD69399 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | AE09547 | ND |
| 2018-01-22 | AE09708 | ND |
| 2019-04-10 | AE61830 | ND |
| 2019-04-10 | AE61898 | ND |