Naphthalene
South Hatfield Trailer Court
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-19 | AC75699 | ND |
| 2014-12-19 | AC75677 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | AD08790 | ND |
| 2016-10-31 | AD55572 | ND |
| 2017-11-08 | AE04123 | ND |
| 2017-11-08 | AE04161 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | AE48404 | ND |
| 2019-03-25 | AE59728 | ND |