Naphthalene
Lafayette
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-05-14 | AI40538 | ND |
2014-05-14 | AI40539 | ND |
2015-04-07 | AI74279 | ND |
2015-04-07 | AI74280 | ND |
2016-05-11 | AJ12002 | ND |
2016-05-11 | AJ12003 | ND |
2017-06-21 | AJ58195 | ND |
2017-06-21 | AJ58196 | ND |
2018-05-22 | AJ89958 | ND |
2018-05-22 | AJ89959 | ND |
2019-05-08 | AK16869 | ND |
2019-05-08 | AK16870 | ND |