Naphthalene
Windsong Park
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.
7
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 | 0.110 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.110 ppb |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-23 | AC51572 | 0.110 ppb |
| 2015-07-07 | AC98587 | ND |
| 2016-05-25 | AD38330 | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | AD71107 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | AD85939 | ND |
| 2018-06-08 | AE29256 | ND |
| 2019-02-08 | AE53795 | ND |