Naphthalene
Henlopen Acres, Town of
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.
8
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-08 | S553922 | ND |
| 2016-08-24 | S693983 | ND |
| 2016-12-21 | 2197921004 | ND |
| 2016-12-21 | S694901 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | 2204825005 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | S695050 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | S895561 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | S848477 | ND |