Naphthalene
Enchanted Estates Public 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.
12
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 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-12 | AD03846 | ND |
| 2015-09-23 | AD08348 | ND |
| 2015-11-05 | AD12808 | ND |
| 2015-11-05 | AD12838 | ND |
| 2016-02-08 | AD22495 | ND |
| 2016-02-08 | AD22569 | ND |
| 2016-06-24 | AD41905 | ND |
| 2016-06-24 | AD41975 | ND |
| 2017-09-07 | AD95160 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | AE40463 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | AE91915 | ND |
| 2019-12-10 | AE91974 | ND |