Naphthalene
Dearborn Ridge
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.
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 | 1 | 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 |
---|---|---|
2014-09-08 | 3409-561 | ND |
2015-07-13 | 3507-1132 | ND |
2016-07-14 | 3607-1341-1 | ND |
2017-07-18 | 3707-1726-1 | ND |
2018-08-13 | 118081446.01 | ND |
2019-09-24 | 119092548.01 | ND |