Naphthalene
Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-04-13 | AC87981 | ND |
2015-04-13 | AC87985 | ND |
2015-04-13 | AC87987 | ND |
2016-03-21 | AD29781 | ND |
2016-03-21 | AD29770 | ND |
2016-03-21 | AD29782 | ND |
2016-03-21 | AD29669 | ND |
2016-03-21 | AD29617 | ND |
2016-03-21 | AD29611 | ND |
2016-08-23 | AD47453 | ND |
2016-10-26 | AD54817 | ND |
2017-01-09 | AD63575 | ND |
2017-01-09 | AD63635 | ND |
2017-01-09 | AD63569 | ND |
2018-01-08 | AE08068 | ND |
2018-01-08 | AE08064 | ND |
2018-01-08 | AE08070 | ND |
2019-01-10 | AE49357 | ND |
2019-01-10 | AE49365 | ND |
2019-01-10 | AE49359 | ND |
2019-03-08 | AE57933 | ND |
2019-03-08 | AE57936 | ND |
2019-03-08 | AE57932 | ND |