Naphthalene
Oblates of St. Francis
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.
6
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 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | 1.20 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 2.40 ppb |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-25 | 1071359_01_03819 | ND |
| 2014-04-04 | 1071359_01_04372 | ND |
| 2014-07-11 | 1071359_01_00013 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | 1071359_01_00166 | ND |
| 2015-01-15 | 1071359_01_00220 | ND |
| 2015-05-14 | E15003550001 | 2.40 ppb |