Naphthalene
Bear Springs Trails Subdivision
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-04 | AE21446 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | AE73717 | ND |
| 2020-04-06 | AF05668 | ND |
| 2020-04-06 | AF05713 | ND |
| 2021-06-17 | AF58659 | ND |
| 2022-06-24 | AG02815 | ND |
| 2023-05-31 | AG42570 | ND |
| 2023-05-31 | AG42630 | ND |
| 2023-12-06 | AG65743 | ND |