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.
18
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-14 | 14016010901 | ND |
| 2014-01-14 | 14016010807 | ND |
| 2015-03-10 | 15071002401 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | 15197005801 | ND |
| 2015-10-15 | 15289010401 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | 16015008601 | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16196014107 | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16196014007 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | 17060000401 | ND |
| 2018-02-27 | 18060003401 | ND |
| 2018-05-01 | 18123007101 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | 18263004501 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | 18263004401 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001401 | ND |
| 2018-11-26 | 18333002201 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | 19045009701 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 19227000207 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 19227000107 | ND |