Naphthalene
Lone Star 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.
17
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-10 | AC50150 | ND |
| 2014-06-05 | AC56101 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | AC85019 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | AC85015 | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | AC89236 | ND |
| 2016-06-02 | AD39187 | ND |
| 2016-06-02 | AD39252 | ND |
| 2016-06-02 | AD39253 | ND |
| 2016-06-02 | AD39193 | ND |
| 2017-09-07 | AD95162 | ND |
| 2017-09-07 | AD95164 | ND |
| 2018-06-28 | AE32003 | ND |
| 2018-06-28 | AE31997 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | AE88484 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | AE88526 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | AE88527 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | AE88468 | ND |