Naphthalene
Lewis River Golf Course
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-14 | ND | |
| 2018-06-01 | ND | |
| 2018-09-05 | ND | |
| 2018-10-02 | ND | |
| 2021-08-02 | 4163644 | ND |
| 2022-07-20 | 4318725 | ND |
| 2022-12-21 | 4392381 | ND |
| 2022-12-30 | 4403836 | ND |
| 2023-07-26 | 4488414 | ND |