Naphthalene
Wayne, City 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-10-27 | 310330 | ND |
2014-10-27 | 310331 | ND |
2015-02-23 | 343310 | ND |
2015-12-14 | 391798 | ND |
2016-10-18 | ND | |
2017-12-11 | ND | |
2017-12-11 | ND | |
2018-03-19 | 530729 | ND |
2018-12-17 | 577259 | ND |
2019-08-26 | 632329 | ND |