Naphthalene
Park WC - Compton
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-01-16 | 9588-016-1400 | ND |
2014-04-17 | 9588-016-0820 | ND |
2014-07-10 | 9588-016-1000 | ND |
2015-07-16 | 9588-016-0925 | ND |
2016-07-14 | 9588-016-1008 | ND |
2017-01-12 | 9588-016-1201 | ND |
2017-11-30 | 9588-016-1201 | ND |
2018-02-01 | 9588-016-1205 | ND |
2019-02-13 | 9588-016-1130 | ND |
2019-05-15 | 9588-016-1123 | ND |
2019-07-30 | 9588-018-1030 | ND |
2019-08-13 | 9588-016-1215 | ND |
2019-10-23 | 9588-018-1045 | ND |
2019-11-12 | 9588-016-1430 | ND |