Naphthalene
Miller Colony
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.
9
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 | 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 | H14030067-001D | ND |
| 2014-03-05 | H14030067-002A | ND |
| 2015-03-05 | H15030077-001B | ND |
| 2016-05-11 | H16050220-001A | ND |
| 2017-09-20 | H17090416-001A | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | H18030206-001D | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | H18030206-002D | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | H18040207-001A | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | H18040207-002A | ND |