Naphthalene
Goldenrod WSC
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.
12
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-26 | AD20144 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | AD20186 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | AD33454 | ND |
| 2016-04-19 | AD33523 | ND |
| 2016-08-01 | AD46463 | ND |
| 2016-08-01 | AD46511 | ND |
| 2016-12-09 | AD61702 | ND |
| 2016-12-09 | AD61769 | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | AD92433 | ND |
| 2018-09-14 | AE40263 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | AE64133 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | AE64179 | ND |