Naphthalene
Grand Harbor 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.
14
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-09 | AD06217 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | AD06205 | ND |
| 2016-12-15 | AD62396 | ND |
| 2016-12-15 | AD62398 | ND |
| 2016-12-15 | AD62484 | ND |
| 2016-12-15 | AD62485 | ND |
| 2017-10-26 | AE02445 | ND |
| 2017-10-26 | AE02435 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30463 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30487 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70603 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70599 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70695 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70696 | ND |