Naphthalene
Gander Woods Pump District
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-26 | S624987 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | S670417 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | S770725 | ND |
| 2019-01-29 | S812529 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | S847907 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | S865159 | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | S900434 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | S895862 | ND |