Naphthalene
Enchanted Cove Water System
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.
8
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 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-02 | AC65447 | ND |
| 2015-08-12 | AD03854 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | AD60912 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | AD60992 | ND |
| 2017-10-26 | AE02461 | ND |
| 2018-04-17 | AE22779 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | AE81420 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | AE81491 | ND |