Naphthalene
College of The Ozarks
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-01 | AC21336 | ND |
2014-06-11 | AC27330 | ND |
2015-06-19 | AC51956 | ND |
2016-06-28 | AC75665 | ND |
2017-06-20 | AC99180 | ND |
2017-06-20 | AC99181 | ND |
2018-06-25 | AD27989 | ND |
2019-06-25 | AD49448 | ND |