Naphthalene
City of Seabrook
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.
17
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-18 | AC43395 | ND |
| 2014-02-18 | AC43353 | ND |
| 2015-01-20 | AC76885 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | AD17694 | ND |
| 2017-01-24 | AD66596 | ND |
| 2017-01-24 | AD66458 | ND |
| 2018-02-14 | AE13855 | ND |
| 2018-03-07 | AE17315 | ND |
| 2018-03-07 | AE17347 | ND |
| 2018-05-30 | AE28096 | ND |
| 2018-05-30 | AE28055 | ND |
| 2018-07-16 | AE33443 | ND |
| 2018-07-16 | AE33405 | ND |
| 2018-10-18 | AE43999 | ND |
| 2018-10-18 | AE43957 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | AE49841 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | AE49914 | ND |