Naphthalene
Clarendon
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-22 | 14114014101 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 14233000707 | ND |
| 2017-05-30 | 17152003601 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | 17200002306 | ND |
| 2017-10-24 | 17299000401 | ND |
| 2018-02-19 | 18053000301 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 18235002701 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 19017003101 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19199003001 | ND |