Naphthalene
Lake Conroe Forest Subdivision
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-07 | AC62534 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | AD02341 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | AD02339 | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | AD15844 | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | AD15842 | ND |
| 2016-12-12 | AD61684 | ND |
| 2016-12-12 | AD61690 | ND |
| 2017-07-27 | AD91126 | ND |
| 2017-07-27 | AD91122 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | AE27500 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | AE27498 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | AE27602 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | AE27603 | ND |
| 2019-07-18 | AE75047 | ND |
| 2019-07-18 | AE75055 | ND |