Naphthalene
Santa Fe ID
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-06-18 | 9590-003-0800 | ND |
2015-06-22 | 9590-003-0900 | ND |
2016-06-13 | 9590-003-0800 | ND |
2017-06-14 | 9590-003-1030 | ND |
2018-06-19 | 2920-003-0900 | ND |
2018-06-19 | 9590-003-0900 | ND |
2018-07-24 | 9590-003-1016 | ND |
2019-06-05 | 9590-003-0800 | ND |