Naphthalene
City of Lawn
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 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-26 | AC44789 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | AC57123 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC80998 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | AC81031 | ND |
| 2016-01-21 | AD19261 | ND |
| 2016-09-14 | AD49819 | ND |
| 2017-03-01 | Q1708978002 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | Q1831778001 | ND |
| 2019-07-22 | Q1946407009 | ND |