Naphthalene
Wauneta, Village of
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-25 | 278534 | ND |
2015-02-09 | 343390 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 392184 | ND |
2016-02-23 | ND | |
2016-03-29 | ND | |
2017-02-01 | ND | |
2018-01-31 | 530802 | ND |
2018-12-17 | 577387 | ND |
2019-02-06 | 592432 | ND |
2019-03-18 | 592433 | ND |