Naphthalene
North Ogden City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2016-06-14 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | ND |
| 2016-06-14 | ND |
| 2016-08-30 | ND |
| 2016-09-20 | ND |
| 2016-11-10 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | ND |
| 2017-08-23 | ND |
| 2017-08-23 | ND |
| 2017-11-29 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | ND |