Naphthalene
City of Clyde
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.
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-05 | AC45705 | ND |
2014-03-05 | AC45758 | ND |
2015-10-14 | AD10629 | ND |
2016-02-25 | AD25781 | ND |
2016-02-25 | AD25894 | ND |
2017-06-22 | Q1726157008 | ND |
2018-09-19 | Q1837353004 | ND |
2019-03-20 | Q1911589007 | ND |