Naphthalene
Emerald Lakes 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.
20
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-03 | AC49248 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | AD06369 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | AD06211 | ND |
| 2015-11-18 | AD14113 | ND |
| 2015-11-18 | AD14045 | ND |
| 2016-01-28 | AD20863 | ND |
| 2016-01-28 | AD20708 | ND |
| 2016-01-28 | AD20704 | ND |
| 2016-06-02 | AD39177 | ND |
| 2016-06-02 | AD39246 | ND |
| 2016-09-29 | AD52120 | ND |
| 2016-09-29 | AD52084 | ND |
| 2017-11-13 | AE04550 | ND |
| 2017-11-13 | AE04548 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | AE41388 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | AE41291 | ND |
| 2018-09-21 | AE41289 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70697 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70605 | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | AE70595 | ND |