Naphthalene
Rockwood Meadows
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | 0.180 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.900 ppb |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2015-09-23 | ND |
| 2015-09-23 | ND |
| 2015-09-23 | ND |
| 2015-11-18 | ND |
| 2015-11-18 | ND |
| 2016-02-03 | 0.900 ppb |
| 2016-02-03 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | ND |
| 2016-04-06 | ND |
| 2016-07-25 | ND |
| 2017-07-12 | ND |
| 2017-07-12 | ND |
| 2017-07-12 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | ND |
| 2018-09-17 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | ND |