Naphthalene
Keenan 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.
16
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-05 | AC79496 | ND |
| 2016-04-11 | AD32568 | ND |
| 2016-04-11 | AD32666 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | AD89339 | ND |
| 2018-01-31 | AE11571 | ND |
| 2018-01-31 | AE11575 | ND |
| 2018-01-31 | AE11695 | ND |
| 2018-03-02 | AE16688 | ND |
| 2018-03-02 | AE16778 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | AE21712 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | AE21765 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | AE32632 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | AE32693 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | AE42352 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | AE42414 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | AE66318 | ND |