Naphthalene
City of Lindsay
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-08-25 | 5810-014-1151 | ND |
2016-02-04 | 5810-014-1241 | ND |
2016-08-16 | 5810-015-1150 | ND |
2019-05-03 | 5810-015-1121 | ND |
2019-08-20 | 5810-015-1128 | ND |
2019-11-19 | 5810-014-1320 | ND |
2019-11-19 | 5810-015-1302 | ND |