Naphthalene
Creekside Acres 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-25 | AC48197 | ND |
2014-07-18 | AC60289 | ND |
2015-07-15 | AC99675 | ND |
2016-07-25 | AD45464 | ND |
2017-04-11 | AD79198 | ND |
2017-04-11 | AD79284 | ND |
2018-01-25 | AE10568 | ND |
2019-09-04 | AE82041 | ND |