Naphthalene
Homer
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 | 0.533 ppb | 6 | 1 | ND - 3.20 ppb |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-08 | AI26176 | ND |
| 2014-01-08 | AI26177 | ND |
| 2014-01-08 | AI26178 | 3.20 ppb |
| 2014-04-14 | AI37968 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | AI45055 | ND |
| 2014-10-16 | AI57749 | ND |
| 2015-01-12 | AI62652 | ND |
| 2017-02-21 | AJ46800 | ND |