Naphthalene
Bella Vista
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-02-24 | AC81679 | ND |
2015-02-24 | AC81764 | ND |
2015-06-18 | AC96494 | ND |
2015-06-18 | AC96543 | ND |
2015-09-09 | AD06195 | ND |
2015-09-09 | AD06370 | ND |
2015-10-08 | AD10034 | ND |
2015-10-08 | AD10113 | ND |
2016-06-23 | AD41668 | ND |
2017-05-11 | AD83989 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AE34341 | ND |
2018-07-24 | AE34382 | ND |
2019-09-11 | AE83029 | ND |