Naphthalene
Elaine Waterworks
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.
16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-22 | 14023009601 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 14114013001 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 14233000507 | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 14324000701 | ND |
| 2015-08-06 | 15219000701 | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | 15260001509 | ND |
| 2015-09-15 | 15260001507 | ND |
| 2015-12-08 | 15344001909 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 16049005609 | ND |
| 2016-02-16 | 16049005607 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | 16140007909 | ND |
| 2017-05-31 | 17152005401 | ND |
| 2018-04-16 | 18109014601 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 18200000207 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298004307 | ND |
| 2019-04-24 | 19115007101 | ND |