Naphthalene
Powder Mill Estates
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.
18
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-01 | AC73215 | ND |
| 2015-07-07 | AC98557 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | AD37114 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | AD37061 | ND |
| 2016-09-15 | AD49810 | ND |
| 2016-12-09 | AD62029 | ND |
| 2017-03-15 | AD75266 | ND |
| 2017-03-15 | AD75198 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | AE21764 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | AE21720 | ND |
| 2018-06-28 | AE31981 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | AE35986 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | AE45078 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | AE53928 | ND |
| 2019-02-11 | AE53779 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | AE62576 | ND |
| 2019-08-01 | AE76814 | ND |
| 2019-12-19 | AE92893 | ND |