Naphthalene
City of Woodland
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-02-20 | 5810-052-0821 | ND |
2014-08-21 | 5810-003-0907 | ND |
2014-08-21 | 5810-019-1024 | ND |
2014-08-21 | 5810-052-0826 | ND |
2015-08-20 | 5810-015-1014 | ND |
2015-08-20 | 5810-017-1111 | ND |
2015-08-20 | 5810-052-0812 | ND |