Naphthalene
City of Miles
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.
10
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-26 | AC93431 | ND |
| 2015-05-26 | AC93456 | ND |
| 2015-09-29 | AD08877 | ND |
| 2015-11-03 | AD12415 | ND |
| 2016-03-24 | AD30474 | ND |
| 2016-05-18 | AD37306 | ND |
| 2016-08-02 | AD46905 | ND |
| 2017-03-01 | Q1708976001 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | Q1807534007 | ND |
| 2019-03-07 | Q1909831003 | ND |