Naphthalene
Long Pond Woods
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2016-10-06 | 3610-587-1 | ND |
2017-01-04 | 3701-144-1 | ND |
2017-04-05 | 3704-391-1 | ND |
2017-07-12 | 3707-1006-1 | ND |
2018-07-10 | 118070799.01 | ND |
2019-07-01 | 119070131.01 | ND |