Naphthalene
Farmington
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-05 | 14C0160-01 | ND |
2014-03-05 | 14C0164-01 | ND |
2015-04-22 | 15D1508-01 | ND |
2015-04-22 | 15D1508-03 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420914 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420923 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420947 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420958 | ND |
2016-03-28 | 3420966 | ND |
2017-02-01 | 17B0071-01 | ND |
2018-01-03 | 18A0035-01 | ND |
2018-01-03 | 18A0035-02 | ND |
2018-01-03 | 18A0035-03 | ND |
2018-01-03 | 18A0035-04 | ND |