Naphthalene
Savannah-Wilmington Island
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.
9
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 | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-19 | AI50401 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | AI50402 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | AI50403 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | AI50404 | ND |
| 2014-09-04 | AI52443 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | AJ65947 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | AJ65948 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | AJ65949 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | AJ65950 | ND |