Naphthalene
Sjra Grp Sw Treatment Plant
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.
20
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-12 | AD32902 | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | AD32901 | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | AD32827 | ND |
| 2016-04-12 | AD32829 | ND |
| 2016-09-16 | AD50224 | ND |
| 2016-09-16 | AD50225 | ND |
| 2016-09-16 | AD50115 | ND |
| 2016-09-16 | AD50113 | ND |
| 2016-12-02 | AD60482 | ND |
| 2016-12-02 | AD60480 | ND |
| 2016-12-02 | AD60339 | ND |
| 2016-12-02 | AD60335 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | AD65880 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | AD65879 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | AD65775 | ND |
| 2017-01-19 | AD65781 | ND |
| 2018-01-26 | AE11030 | ND |
| 2018-01-26 | AE11026 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AE51682 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AE51676 | ND |