Naphthalene
Jones Creek Terrace
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.
12
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-04 | AC55969 | ND |
| 2015-07-08 | AC98761 | ND |
| 2016-03-09 | AD27895 | ND |
| 2016-03-09 | AD28032 | ND |
| 2016-09-28 | AD51774 | ND |
| 2016-10-31 | AD55658 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | AD83680 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | AD83829 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE16996 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE17119 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | AE53194 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | AE69148 | ND |