Naphthalene
South Council Creek 2
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-15 | AE37196 | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | AE66504 | ND |
| 2020-04-22 | AF07551 | ND |
| 2020-04-22 | AF07552 | ND |
| 2021-02-10 | Q2104465001 | ND |
| 2022-02-16 | AF85063 | ND |
| 2023-05-31 | AG42510 | ND |
| 2023-05-31 | AG42641 | ND |