Naphthalene
Greenwood
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.
25
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-02 | 14184005501 | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 14219004301 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | 14282016601 | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | 15191001407 | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | 15191001409 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | 15281007701 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | 16189016401 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | 16189016402 | ND |
| 2016-10-04 | 16280010101 | ND |
| 2017-07-03 | 17187011901 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | 17242000101 | ND |
| 2017-10-03 | 17277001301 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186013009 | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 18186013007 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 18235000101 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | 18270000101 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 18277000907 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | 18277000909 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298002607 | ND |
| 2018-12-05 | 18340007901 | ND |
| 2018-12-18 | 18354000201 | ND |
| 2019-01-03 | 19004000101 | ND |
| 2019-07-08 | 19192006601 | ND |
| 2019-07-08 | 19192006602 | ND |
| 2019-10-09 | 19283006801 | ND |