Naphthalene
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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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-07-09 | 18800VOC1 | ND |
2015-07-29 | 20956VOC1 | ND |
2016-07-12 | 23216VOC1 | ND |
2017-01-24 | BX37560VOC1 | ND |
2018-09-17 | CB32868 | ND |
2018-11-29 | CC05463 | ND |
2019-09-10 | CE06387 | ND |
2019-11-01 | CE53640 | ND |