Naphthalene
Allegan County Services Center
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-05-31 | LLH83163 | ND |
2018-08-20 | LLI00103 | ND |
2018-08-29 | LLI02244 | ND |
2018-11-28 | LLI16993 | ND |
2019-03-27 | LLI31051 | ND |
2019-06-17 | LLI43958 | ND |
2019-08-06 | LLI54488 | ND |
2019-10-15 | LLI70921 | ND |