Naphthalene
Mulberry
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.
12
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-24 | 14058006107 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 14156011007 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 14219013001 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 15204002101 | ND |
| 2016-08-01 | 16216001101 | ND |
| 2016-08-24 | 16237004301 | ND |
| 2017-03-08 | 17067003501 | ND |
| 2017-04-03 | 17096011607 | ND |
| 2017-09-05 | 17250002901 | ND |
| 2017-09-18 | 17264000101 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 18228008901 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | 19240001701 | ND |