Naphthalene
Military Highway WSC - Progreso
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.
8
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-19 | AC47595 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | AC87377 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | AC87383 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | AC87382 | ND |
| 2017-10-04 | AD99286 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | AE19044 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | AE19154 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | AE19144 | ND |