Naphthalene
Greenway
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-06 | 14219000207 | ND |
| 2014-08-06 | 14219000209 | ND |
| 2015-09-07 | 15252003402 | ND |
| 2015-09-07 | 15252003401 | ND |
| 2016-08-08 | 16224000401 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | 17200001308 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | 17200001306 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 18192000902 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 18192000901 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 19220014001 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | 19220014002 | ND |