Naphthalene
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 18
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.
11
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-21 | AD00413 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | AD00419 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | AD14484 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | AD14486 | ND |
| 2016-10-18 | AD53574 | ND |
| 2017-10-26 | AE02441 | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | AE35594 | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | AE35596 | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | AE35678 | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | AE35679 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | AE81410 | ND |