Naphthalene
Augusta-Richmond Company
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.
19
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-06 | AI39800 | ND |
| 2014-05-06 | AI39799 | ND |
| 2014-05-06 | AI39798 | ND |
| 2015-03-30 | AI69825 | ND |
| 2015-03-30 | AI69824 | ND |
| 2016-04-07 | AJ09703 | ND |
| 2016-04-07 | AJ09702 | ND |
| 2016-04-07 | AJ09701 | ND |
| 2016-04-07 | AJ09700 | ND |
| 2017-06-08 | AJ57164 | ND |
| 2017-06-08 | AJ57163 | ND |
| 2017-06-08 | AJ57162 | ND |
| 2017-08-07 | AJ63051 | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | AJ89321 | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | AJ89320 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | AK16132 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | AK16135 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | AK16134 | ND |
| 2019-05-01 | AK16133 | ND |