Naphthalene
Springs Hill WSC
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.
19
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 | AC42049 | ND |
| 2014-07-29 | AC61347 | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | AC80654 | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | AC80655 | ND |
| 2015-02-16 | AC80624 | ND |
| 2015-07-21 | AD00421 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | AD18017 | ND |
| 2016-01-13 | AD17893 | ND |
| 2016-07-07 | AD43351 | ND |
| 2017-01-26 | AD67322 | ND |
| 2017-01-26 | AD67181 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | AD90380 | ND |
| 2018-01-19 | AE09712 | ND |
| 2018-01-19 | AE09687 | ND |
| 2018-01-19 | AE09545 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | AE32628 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | AE63986 | ND |
| 2019-08-01 | AE76828 | ND |
| 2019-11-22 | AE90438 | ND |