Naphthalene
City of Magnolia
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.
15
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-06 | AC56234 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | AD08040 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | AD08032 | ND |
| 2015-09-22 | AD08103 | ND |
| 2016-12-01 | AD59894 | ND |
| 2016-12-01 | AD59890 | ND |
| 2016-12-01 | AD60031 | ND |
| 2017-04-10 | AD78992 | ND |
| 2017-04-10 | AD78994 | ND |
| 2018-01-25 | AE10584 | ND |
| 2018-01-25 | AE10586 | ND |
| 2018-01-25 | AE10741 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | AE68906 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | AE68908 | ND |
| 2019-06-03 | AE68977 | ND |