Naphthalene
Summit Township
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-13 | LLF11737 | ND |
2014-03-13 | LLF11734 | ND |
2014-03-13 | LLF11736 | ND |
2014-03-13 | LLF11735 | ND |
2014-03-26 | LLF12750 | ND |
2014-03-26 | LLF12749 | ND |
2014-06-05 | LLF21292 | ND |