Naphthalene
Parrott
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-12 | AI40298 | ND |
2014-06-09 | AI42641 | ND |
2015-03-24 | AI69610 | ND |
2015-03-24 | AI69611 | ND |
2016-05-03 | AJ11358 | ND |
2017-06-12 | AJ57286 | ND |
2018-05-21 | AJ89820 | ND |
2018-05-21 | AJ89821 | ND |
2019-06-06 | AK19079 | ND |