Naphthalene
West Milford Township Municipal Utilities Authority Olde Milford Estate
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.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-09 | DWS1101-1 | ND |
| 2015-07-09 | DWS1101-2 | ND |
| 2015-07-09 | DWS1101-3 | ND |
| 2015-07-09 | DWS1101-4 | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | N028868-01VOC | ND |
| 2015-08-26 | N028861-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | N067158-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | N067196-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | N067195-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | N067197-01 | ND |