Naphthalene
Cliffs At Keowee (sc3950009)
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-06 | AE13255 | ND |
| 2018-06-06 | AE13257 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | AE16291 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | AE16306 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | AE20622 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | AE20642 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | AE24327 | ND |
| 2019-01-17 | AE24328 | ND |