Naphthalene
Chippanydale Association
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-10-20 | 14005691-VOC | ND |
2015-10-27 | 15102708-001-VOC | ND |
2016-11-17 | 16111713-003-VOC | ND |
2017-11-08 | 17110811-003-VOC | ND |
2018-12-20 | 18122012-003-VOC | ND |
2019-10-29 | 19102921-003-VOC | ND |