Naphthalene
Timberland Estates
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.
20
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-12 | AC84255 | ND |
| 2015-03-12 | AC84141 | ND |
| 2015-03-12 | AC84161 | ND |
| 2015-06-29 | AC97856 | ND |
| 2015-06-29 | AC97744 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | AD09162 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | AD09098 | ND |
| 2015-11-20 | AD14487 | ND |
| 2015-11-20 | AD14465 | ND |
| 2016-10-21 | AD54446 | ND |
| 2016-10-21 | AD54378 | ND |
| 2016-10-21 | AD54388 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | AD84667 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | AD84665 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | AE20501 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | AE20425 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | AE20381 | ND |
| 2019-08-19 | AE79308 | ND |
| 2019-08-19 | AE79409 | ND |
| 2019-08-19 | AE79304 | ND |