Naphthalene
Spring Creek Forest
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 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-12-15 | AC74960 | ND |
2015-10-01 | AD09266 | ND |
2016-06-29 | AD42477 | ND |
2017-11-10 | AE04522 | ND |
2017-11-10 | AE04593 | ND |
2018-11-28 | AE47169 | ND |
2019-05-15 | AE66564 | ND |