Naphthalene
Fairton Oaks M H Community
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.
9
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-15 | L4982987-1 | ND |
| 2015-04-02 | L5496866-1 | ND |
| 2016-04-11 | L6124725-1 | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | L6717905-1 | ND |
| 2018-06-01 | L7006464-1 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | L7108915-1 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | L7108915-2 | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | L7131844-1 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | L7161765-1 | ND |