Naphthalene
Griffin
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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-01 | AI39357 | ND |
| 2014-05-01 | AI39358 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AI69693 | ND |
| 2015-03-25 | AI69694 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | AJ09438 | ND |
| 2016-04-05 | AJ09439 | ND |
| 2017-06-12 | AJ57344 | ND |
| 2017-06-12 | AJ57345 | ND |
| 2018-05-09 | AJ89192 | ND |
| 2018-05-09 | AJ89193 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | AK16637 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | AK16638 | ND |