Naphthalene
Pleasant Valley
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.
8
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-23 | A4D2175-15 | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | A4D2174-14 | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | A4D2174-17 | ND |
| 2014-07-16 | A4G1804 | ND |
| 2015-05-13 | 150515027-001 | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | 150710054-001 | ND |
| 2017-11-01 | 171102013-001 | ND |
| 2018-09-05 | 180907002-001 | ND |