Naphthalene
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 105
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.
10
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 | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-26 | AD34222 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | AD34279 | ND |
| 2016-09-19 | AD50171 | ND |
| 2016-09-19 | AD50235 | ND |
| 2016-11-09 | AD57436 | ND |
| 2016-11-09 | AD57514 | ND |
| 2017-02-23 | AD71789 | ND |
| 2017-02-23 | AD71905 | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | AE39828 | ND |
| 2019-12-06 | AE91690 | ND |