Naphthalene
Faribault
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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | 14B0136-01 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 14D1306-01 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 15D0292-01 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | 3414132 | ND |
| 2017-02-22 | 17B1185-01 | ND |
| 2017-02-22 | 17B1189-01 | ND |
| 2017-02-22 | 17B1189-02 | ND |
| 2017-02-22 | 17B1189-03 | ND |
| 2017-02-22 | 17B1191-01 | ND |
| 2017-10-05 | 17J0335-01 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | 18D0324-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-11 | 19F0776-01 | ND |