Naphthalene
Norphlet
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.
21
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-29 | 14121001007 | ND |
| 2014-04-29 | 14121000907 | ND |
| 2014-08-04 | 14219009001 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | 15148009001 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | 15197006701 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | 16015007301 | ND |
| 2016-06-06 | 16161006301 | ND |
| 2016-09-07 | 16252008401 | ND |
| 2017-06-06 | 17158001007 | ND |
| 2017-06-06 | 17158001107 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | 17215006501 | ND |
| 2017-11-01 | 17306001201 | ND |
| 2018-02-26 | 18060002201 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 18123005501 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 18144007701 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 18193006501 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 18305001801 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052004301 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | 19052004401 | ND |
| 2019-05-13 | 19136001201 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 19198002501 | ND |