Naphthalene
Lino Lakes
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-24 | 14C1016-02 | ND |
2016-02-16 | 16B0830-01 | ND |
2017-08-23 | 17H1847-01 | ND |
2017-12-08 | 17L0352-01 | ND |
2017-12-19 | 17L0686-01 | ND |
2018-03-21 | 18C0803-01 | ND |
2018-03-21 | 18C0803-02 | ND |
2018-05-17 | 18E1460-01 | ND |
2018-05-17 | 18E1460-02 | ND |
2018-05-17 | 18E1460-03 | ND |
2018-08-10 | 18H0855-01 | ND |