Naphthalene
Lake Medina Shores
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.
15
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-13 | AC53971 | ND |
| 2015-03-12 | AC84149 | ND |
| 2015-03-12 | AC84147 | ND |
| 2016-06-16 | AD41005 | ND |
| 2016-06-16 | AD41023 | ND |
| 2016-06-16 | AD41038 | ND |
| 2016-06-16 | AD41039 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | AD77118 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | AD77134 | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | AE35590 | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | AE35588 | ND |
| 2019-10-31 | AE88176 | ND |
| 2019-10-31 | AE88172 | ND |
| 2019-10-31 | AE88204 | ND |
| 2019-10-31 | AE88203 | ND |