Naphthalene
Springfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-24 | AC20686 | ND |
| 2014-03-25 | AC20685 | ND |
| 2015-03-26 | AC44437 | ND |
| 2015-03-26 | AC44436 | ND |
| 2016-03-30 | AC68381 | ND |
| 2016-03-30 | AC68382 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | AC92734 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | AC92733 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | AD17333 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | AD17334 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | AD41224 | ND |
| 2019-03-26 | AD41225 | ND |