Naphthalene
Pinehurst Decker Prairie Water Supply Corporation
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.
9
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-14 | AC76271 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | AC76213 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | AC76327 | ND |
| 2016-06-01 | AD38977 | ND |
| 2016-06-01 | AD39029 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | AD83363 | ND |
| 2018-03-09 | AE17894 | ND |
| 2019-08-01 | AE76818 | ND |
| 2019-08-01 | AE76906 | ND |