Naphthalene
City of Mart
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.
12
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-13 | AC42662 | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | AC65549 | ND |
| 2015-05-14 | AC92165 | ND |
| 2015-07-20 | AD00211 | ND |
| 2016-02-08 | AD22563 | ND |
| 2016-09-27 | AD51559 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | AD72259 | ND |
| 2017-08-31 | AD94629 | ND |
| 2018-03-08 | AE17693 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | AE38167 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | AE67800 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | AE84854 | ND |