Naphthalene
Western Greene
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-06 | 14219000501 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | 15015009201 | ND |
| 2015-09-08 | 15252004101 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 16049006207 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 16049006307 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | 16126004807 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | 16126004407 | ND |
| 2016-07-27 | 16210000801 | ND |
| 2016-11-21 | 16328000704 | ND |
| 2017-01-11 | 17012006809 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130006308 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130006306 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | 17200000808 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | 17200000806 | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | 17200000701 | ND |
| 2018-01-09 | 18012000701 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 18101010101 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | 18242002701 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | 19052008407 | ND |
| 2019-03-12 | 19073007101 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 19121000302 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | 19121000202 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | 19220013501 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | 19220013607 | ND |
| 2019-10-09 | 19283013507 | ND |