Naphthalene
Emerald Acres
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.
11
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-21 | A401213001 | ND |
| 2014-06-27 | A404142001 | ND |
| 2014-06-27 | A404142001 | ND |
| 2014-09-30 | A408117001 | ND |
| 2014-12-21 | A409846001 | ND |
| 2015-05-26 | A502895002 | ND |
| 2015-05-26 | A502895002 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | 1605-00265-001 | ND |
| 2017-04-07 | 1704-00959-001 | ND |
| 2018-04-06 | 1804-00928-001 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 1904-02238-001 | ND |