Naphthalene
Junction City
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.
8
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | 14016011307 | ND |
| 2014-01-14 | 14016011309 | ND |
| 2014-10-28 | 14303004907 | ND |
| 2015-10-15 | 15289010601 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | 17060000708 | ND |
| 2017-11-01 | 17306000407 | ND |
| 2018-05-01 | 18123006507 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001501 | ND |