Naphthalene
Kempner 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.
23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-27 | AC40141 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | AC62131 | ND |
| 2015-03-30 | AC86583 | ND |
| 2015-05-18 | AC92414 | ND |
| 2015-05-18 | AC92322 | ND |
| 2015-08-20 | AD04880 | ND |
| 2015-10-05 | AD09425 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | AD18397 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | AD18295 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | AD67702 | ND |
| 2017-01-30 | AD67541 | ND |
| 2018-03-01 | AE16452 | ND |
| 2018-03-01 | AE16334 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | AE43138 | ND |
| 2018-10-10 | AE43115 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | AE53301 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | AE53178 | ND |
| 2019-04-01 | AE60751 | ND |
| 2019-04-01 | AE60707 | ND |
| 2019-07-01 | AE72842 | ND |
| 2019-07-01 | AE72961 | ND |
| 2019-07-01 | AE72962 | ND |
| 2019-07-01 | AE72878 | ND |