Naphthalene
Eagle Mountain City
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
---|---|
2016-05-03 | ND |
2016-06-07 | ND |
2016-07-13 | ND |
2016-07-13 | ND |
2019-06-04 | ND |
2019-06-11 | ND |
2019-06-14 | ND |
2019-06-25 | ND |
2019-09-11 | ND |