Naphthalene
Pinesdale, Town of
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-06-11 | B14061292-001D | ND |
2014-06-11 | B14061292-002D | ND |
2014-11-18 | B14111482-001C | ND |
2015-10-07 | B15100871-001A | ND |
2016-09-14 | B16091397-001A | ND |
2017-11-15 | B17111533-001C | ND |
2017-11-15 | B17111533-002C | ND |
2018-09-13 | B18091516-001D | ND |
2018-09-13 | B18091516-002C | ND |
2019-05-13 | B19051310-001A | ND |