Naphthalene
Warroad
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-07 | 14D0473-01 | ND |
2016-10-10 | 16J0537-02 | ND |
2017-11-29 | 17L0056-01 | ND |
2018-03-26 | 18C1057-01 | ND |
2018-06-12 | 18F0868-01 | ND |
2019-07-29 | 19G2105-01 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 19H0600-01 | ND |
2019-08-06 | 19H0602-01 | ND |