Naphthalene
Ridge Harbor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-13 | AE18257 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | AE36981 | ND |
| 2019-04-04 | AE61229 | ND |
| 2019-08-09 | AE77871 | ND |
| 2020-02-06 | AE97415 | ND |
| 2020-07-29 | AF21170 | ND |
| 2021-01-21 | AF40458 | ND |
| 2021-08-02 | AF64145 | ND |
| 2022-03-01 | AF87047 | ND |
| 2022-08-02 | AG07385 | ND |
| 2023-01-23 | AG25583 | ND |
| 2023-09-06 | AG55093 | ND |