Naphthalene
Crystal Springs Water Company Chasewood
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-12 | AC46834 | ND |
2015-11-20 | AD14463 | ND |
2016-06-29 | AD42716 | ND |
2017-10-05 | AD99581 | ND |
2017-10-05 | AD99656 | ND |
2018-12-05 | AE48045 | ND |
2019-09-11 | AE83013 | ND |