Naphthalene
City of Midlothian
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-03-11 | Q1407651002 | ND |
2014-06-04 | Q1419409005 | ND |
2014-07-30 | Q1432468007 | ND |
2015-03-19 | Q1510436010 | ND |
2015-07-22 | Q1528429002 | ND |
2016-05-18 | Q1619797001 | ND |
2016-09-02 | Q1635531002 | ND |
2017-07-11 | Q1728156006 | ND |
2017-09-28 | Q1747556002 | ND |
2018-01-25 | Q1802981014 | ND |
2018-08-31 | Q1835160001 | ND |
2019-02-12 | Q1906277003 | ND |
2019-07-25 | Q1947718001 | ND |