Naphthalene
Enchanted Forest
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.
16
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-10 | AC74707 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | AC74720 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | AC74656 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | AC74654 | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | AD15726 | ND |
| 2015-12-07 | AD15752 | ND |
| 2016-12-01 | AD59914 | ND |
| 2016-12-01 | AD59872 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | AE03873 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | AE03887 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | AE03945 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | AE03944 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | AE48671 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | AE48687 | ND |
| 2019-12-03 | AE91043 | ND |
| 2019-12-03 | AE91047 | ND |