Naphthalene
Tra Livingston Regional Water Supply
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.
15
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-12 | AC46838 | ND |
| 2014-09-30 | AC68568 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | AC89492 | ND |
| 2015-08-12 | AD03856 | ND |
| 2016-03-23 | AD30269 | ND |
| 2016-03-23 | AD30169 | ND |
| 2016-04-13 | AD33035 | ND |
| 2016-09-26 | AD51210 | ND |
| 2016-11-15 | AD58059 | ND |
| 2017-02-23 | AD71793 | ND |
| 2017-02-23 | AD71901 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | AE12522 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | AE12594 | ND |
| 2019-02-28 | AE56576 | ND |
| 2019-02-28 | AE56706 | ND |