Naphthalene
Devereux Foundation
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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-28 | AE16049 | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | AE82318 | ND |
| 2020-10-12 | AF30196 | ND |
| 2020-10-12 | AF30242 | ND |
| 2021-03-11 | AF46557 | ND |
| 2021-03-11 | AF46638 | ND |
| 2021-04-28 | AF51773 | ND |
| 2022-04-12 | AF92913 | ND |
| 2022-04-12 | AF93016 | ND |
| 2023-09-19 | AG56881 | ND |
| 2023-09-19 | AG56943 | ND |
| 2023-12-01 | AG65324 | ND |