Naphthalene
Hinesville
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-24 | AI87419 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | AI87420 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | AI87421 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | AI87422 | ND |
| 2018-12-19 | AK08475 | ND |
| 2018-12-19 | AK08476 | ND |
| 2018-12-19 | AK08477 | ND |
| 2019-02-14 | AK11367 | ND |