Naphthalene
Goforth SUD
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.
11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-18 | AC43245 | ND |
| 2015-06-22 | AC96846 | ND |
| 2015-06-22 | AC96906 | ND |
| 2016-06-15 | AD40834 | ND |
| 2016-11-14 | AD57799 | ND |
| 2017-02-21 | AD71310 | ND |
| 2017-04-20 | AD80430 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | AE15061 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | AE15194 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | AE65719 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | AE65803 | ND |