Naphthalene
Texas State University - San Marcos
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-06-08 | AC94978 | ND |
2016-02-25 | AD25745 | ND |
2016-02-25 | AD25902 | ND |
2017-04-20 | AD80428 | ND |
2018-02-05 | AE12243 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49833 | ND |
2019-01-15 | AE49937 | ND |