Naphthalene
Fawn Ridge Association Inc.
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-10-22 | BH31339VOC1 | ND |
2015-02-09 | BH71747VOC1 | ND |
2016-01-06 | BK49318VOC1 | ND |
2017-01-27 | BX40162VOC1 | ND |
2018-06-20 | CA75381VOC1 | ND |
2018-07-17 | CA92440 | ND |
2019-04-23 | CD00299 | ND |