Naphthalene
Marmaduke
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.
9
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-29 | 15182001601 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | 15273001101 | ND |
| 2016-03-28 | 16092000401 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | 16210001001 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | 16210000901 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | 18101010407 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052008607 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 19263000501 | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | 19263000401 | ND |