Naphthalene
Beechwood Water Supply Corporation
NOTE: Beechwood Water Supply Corporation purchases water from South Sabine Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by South Sabine Water Supply Corporation.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Beechwood Water Supply Corporation purchases water from South Sabine Water Supply Corporation which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by South Sabine Water Supply Corporation.
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-06-19 | Q1422325001 | ND |
2015-05-27 | Q1519623004 | ND |
2016-09-27 | Q1640887005 | ND |
2017-07-17 | Q1729392002 | ND |
2018-08-27 | Q1834371004 | ND |
2019-07-18 | Q1946119001 | ND |