Naphthalene
Paradise Point Subdivision
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.
15
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-14 | AC54203 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | AC64330 | ND |
| 2015-05-05 | AC90612 | ND |
| 2015-09-02 | AD05427 | ND |
| 2015-09-02 | AD05528 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | AD09655 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | AD19407 | ND |
| 2016-04-27 | AD34533 | ND |
| 2016-07-07 | AD43335 | ND |
| 2017-04-12 | AD79573 | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | AD88514 | ND |
| 2018-01-29 | AE11107 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | AE36985 | ND |
| 2019-04-30 | AE64172 | ND |
| 2019-08-09 | AE77869 | ND |