Naphthalene
Mill Pond Village
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.
6
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | 0.0467 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.140 ppb |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-23 | 15329000201 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | 16028002207 | 0.140 ppb |
| 2016-03-21 | 16084000101 | ND |
| 2016-05-30 | 16154001001 | ND |
| 2018-03-07 | 18067001901 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | 19059000907 | ND |