Naphthalene
Village of Surfside Beach
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-01-13 | AC38553 | ND |
2014-01-13 | AC38555 | ND |
2014-05-14 | AC54162 | ND |
2015-02-04 | AC79249 | ND |
2015-02-04 | AC79247 | ND |
2015-02-04 | AC79259 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17624 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17676 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17672 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17673 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17628 | ND |
2016-01-12 | AD17630 | ND |
2017-02-23 | AD71747 | ND |
2017-02-23 | AD71741 | ND |
2017-05-18 | AD84905 | ND |
2018-02-27 | AE15746 | ND |
2018-02-27 | AE15752 | ND |
2018-02-27 | AE15744 | ND |
2019-02-07 | AE53502 | ND |
2019-02-07 | AE53612 | ND |
2019-02-07 | AE53640 | ND |
2019-02-07 | AE53616 | ND |
2019-02-07 | AE53504 | ND |
2019-02-07 | AE53506 | ND |