Naphthalene
Shady Oaks Estates
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-06 | AC56228 | ND |
| 2015-03-12 | AC84131 | ND |
| 2015-03-12 | AC84133 | ND |
| 2016-01-22 | AD19673 | ND |
| 2016-01-22 | AD19679 | ND |
| 2016-01-22 | AD19898 | ND |
| 2016-01-22 | AD19895 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | AD69998 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | AD69992 | ND |
| 2018-02-01 | AE11959 | ND |
| 2018-02-01 | AE11951 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE56907 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE56887 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE57025 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | AE57029 | ND |