Naphthalene
Chisholm Farm
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-15 | 1405-00533-001 | ND |
2015-04-30 | 1505-00055-001 | ND |
2016-04-21 | 1604-02169-001 | ND |
2017-05-25 | 1705-03321-001 | ND |
2018-05-21 | 118052647.01 | ND |
2019-05-08 | 119051131.01 | ND |