Naphthalene
Wilsonville, Village 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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 0.625 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 1.25 ppb |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-19 | 294419 | ND |
| 2014-05-19 | 294420 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 353622 | ND |
| 2015-04-27 | 353623 | ND |
| 2016-05-09 | ND | |
| 2016-05-09 | ND | |
| 2017-05-08 | 1.25 ppb | |
| 2017-05-08 | ND | |
| 2018-04-30 | 541564 | ND |
| 2018-04-30 | 541565 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 603908 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 603909 | ND |