Naphthalene
Willow Wood Addition Meadow Vista
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-15 | Q1444315002 | ND |
| 2014-09-15 | Q1444315003 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | Q1510648006 | ND |
| 2016-09-06 | Q1635672001 | ND |
| 2017-09-21 | Q1745982002 | ND |
| 2018-09-27 | Q1838756001 | ND |
| 2019-08-14 | Q1954981002 | ND |
| 2019-12-19 | Q1980919005 | ND |