Naphthalene
Fisherfield Townhouses
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | 1.000 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 2.00 ppb |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-10 | A409026002 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | A509633001 | ND |
| 2016-10-03 | B609250001 | ND |
| 2017-10-02 | B708875001 | ND |
| 2017-10-02 | B708875001 | 2.00 ppb |
| 2018-10-01 | B808626001 | ND |
| 2018-10-01 | B808626001 | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | B909127001 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | B910232001 | ND |