Naphthalene
Jay Peak Subdivision II
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.
7
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 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-04 | 1406-10249-001 | ND |
| 2015-04-01 | 1504-05681-001 | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 1605-09202-001 | ND |
| 2016-12-07 | 1612-27594-001 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | 1707-16551-001 | ND |
| 2018-06-26 | 1806-15083-001 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 1904-07811-001 | ND |