Naphthalene
Artondale
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.
13
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-06 | ND | |
| 2018-02-06 | ND | |
| 2018-02-06 | ND | |
| 2018-02-06 | ND | |
| 2018-02-06 | ND | |
| 2018-10-02 | ND | |
| 2022-03-17 | 4260746 | ND |
| 2022-03-17 | 4260745 | ND |
| 2022-03-21 | 4260749 | ND |
| 2022-03-28 | 4289289 | ND |
| 2022-03-28 | 4289291 | ND |
| 2022-03-28 | 4289290 | ND |
| 2022-03-28 | 4289288 | ND |