Naphthalene
Burlington Twp W Department
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-03-04 | 0016578-01 | ND |
2014-03-04 | 0016578-02 | ND |
2014-03-04 | 0016578-03 | ND |
2015-02-25 | L4001954-1 | ND |
2016-01-27 | L5731192-1 | ND |
2017-03-01 | L6694439-1 | ND |
2017-03-03 | L6710019-2 | ND |
2017-04-27 | L6776555-1 | ND |
2018-06-06 | L7033691-1 | ND |
2019-06-11 | L7130582-1 | ND |