Naphthalene
Washington County Railroad
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.
17
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-10 | AC50136 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | AC50146 | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | AC78190 | ND |
| 2015-01-28 | AC78160 | ND |
| 2015-05-06 | AC90784 | ND |
| 2016-10-31 | AD55653 | ND |
| 2016-10-31 | AD55528 | ND |
| 2016-10-31 | AD55530 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | AD62033 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | AD89333 | ND |
| 2017-07-13 | AD89331 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | AE27288 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | AE27278 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | AE86635 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | AE86689 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | AE86688 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | AE86641 | ND |