Naphthalene
Hackettstown MUA
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.
21
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-27 | L4990555-3 | ND |
| 2014-03-27 | L4990555-13 | ND |
| 2014-03-27 | L4990555-8 | ND |
| 2015-09-08 | L5807835-4 | ND |
| 2015-11-17 | L5389095-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | L5547781-4 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | L6168376-1 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | L6379156-5 | ND |
| 2016-10-04 | L6500414-2 | ND |
| 2017-01-24 | L6648137-8 | ND |
| 2017-01-24 | L6648137-4 | ND |
| 2017-01-24 | L6648137-12 | ND |
| 2017-04-20 | L6770268-1 | ND |
| 2017-06-13 | L6851679-4 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | L6910565-1 | ND |
| 2017-10-10 | 460-142782-1 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 460-148261-1 | ND |
| 2018-05-15 | 8052061-01 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 8075654-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-18 | 2345303001 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 3011141003 | ND |