Naphthalene
Fawn Lake Village
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.
12
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 | 1.46 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 2.91 ppb |
| 2015 | 1.19 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 2.38 ppb |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-05 | M46700AVOC | ND |
| 2014-09-05 | M46701AVOC | 2.91 ppb |
| 2015-07-22 | N50822VOC | 2.38 ppb |
| 2015-07-22 | N50823VOC | ND |
| 2016-09-09 | O57729VOC | ND |
| 2016-09-09 | O57730VOC | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | P69697VOC | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | P69698VOC | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | Q78234VOC | ND |
| 2018-09-12 | Q78235VOC | ND |
| 2019-09-19 | R88858VOC | ND |
| 2019-09-19 | R88859VOC | ND |