Naphthalene
Brinkley
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-08-25 | 15238001607 | ND |
2015-09-29 | 15273000401 | ND |
2016-02-24 | 16056003701 | ND |
2016-05-16 | 16140008401 | ND |
2016-10-17 | 16294003802 | ND |
2016-10-17 | 16294003801 | ND |
2017-10-23 | 17299000101 | ND |
2018-08-22 | 18235003207 | ND |
2018-10-29 | 18305000107 | ND |
2019-10-14 | 19290005401 | ND |