Naphthalene
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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.
13
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-16 | 14198014101 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | 14198014102 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 15070000901 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 15204001109 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | 15204001107 | ND |
| 2016-08-03 | 16216004101 | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | 17222010501 | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | 17222010502 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18213001907 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 18213001909 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 18270000301 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | 19192009001 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | 19192009002 | ND |