Naphthalene
River Plantation Municipal Utility District
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-28 | AC61102 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | AC90399 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | AC90398 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | AC90345 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | AC90339 | ND |
| 2015-05-04 | AC90341 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25884 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25787 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25765 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25771 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | AD79976 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | AD79982 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | AD79950 | ND |
| 2018-04-20 | AE23585 | ND |
| 2018-04-20 | AE23584 | ND |
| 2018-04-20 | AE23457 | ND |
| 2018-04-20 | AE23485 | ND |
| 2018-04-20 | AE23487 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | AE58683 | ND |
| 2019-03-18 | AE58675 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | AE86691 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | AE89978 | ND |