Naphthalene
South Silver Creek I II & III
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-29 | AE11062 | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | AE66508 | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | AE66635 | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | AF21176 | ND |
| 2021-02-10 | Q2104463001 | ND |
| 2022-02-16 | AF85067 | ND |
| 2022-02-16 | AF85095 | ND |
| 2023-05-31 | AG42514 | ND |