Naphthalene
Montgomery County Fresh Water Supply District 6
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-10-09 | AC69397 | ND |
2015-07-21 | AD00445 | ND |
2016-09-14 | AD49466 | ND |
2017-12-06 | AE07026 | ND |
2017-12-06 | AE07075 | ND |
2018-03-07 | AE17267 | ND |
2019-09-11 | AE83009 | ND |