Naphthalene
Carters Lake Estates
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-07 | AJ13351 | ND |
| 2017-01-25 | AJ43509 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | AJ53518 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | AJ63113 | ND |
| 2017-10-30 | AJ72704 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | AJ86448 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | AK16554 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | AK16555 | ND |