Naphthalene
Bolivar
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.
11
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-20 | AC65766 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | AC65765 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | AC65764 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | AC65762 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | AC65763 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | AD38426 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | AD38427 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | AD38428 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | AD38429 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | AD38430 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | AD40173 | ND |