Naphthalene
Oliverian Sch
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.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-28 | A408734002 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | A509644001 | ND |
| 2017-01-26 | B700424001 | ND |
| 2017-01-26 | B700424001 | ND |
| 2017-11-20 | B709984002 | ND |
| 2017-11-20 | B709984002 | ND |
| 2018-12-27 | B810344001 | ND |
| 2018-12-27 | B810344001 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | B910651001 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | B910651001 | ND |