Naphthalene
Montgomery County UD 3
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.
9
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | AC47366 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | AC47459 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | AC99491 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | AC99425 | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | AD43864 | ND |
| 2017-10-25 | AE02166 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | AE31206 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | AE31317 | ND |
| 2019-08-06 | AE77283 | ND |