Naphthalene
Northstone Gardens
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-29 | E404O46-2VOC | ND |
2015-11-16 | E511F85-2VOC | ND |
2016-03-21 | E603I93-1VOC | ND |
2016-04-13 | E604D77-1VOC | ND |
2016-08-08 | E608970-1VOC | ND |
2016-10-24 | E610O78-1VOC | ND |
2017-02-23 | BX74934VOC1 | ND |
2017-02-23 | BX74935VOC1 | ND |
2017-04-19 | BY07097VOC1 | ND |
2017-04-27 | D7D2025-01VOC | ND |
2017-09-19 | BZ04731VOC1 | ND |
2017-12-20 | BZ64273VOC1 | ND |
2018-02-15 | BZ90097VOC1 | ND |
2018-03-29 | CA11239VOC1 | ND |
2018-04-24 | CA35451VOC1 | ND |
2018-07-24 | CA97525 | ND |
2018-09-17 | CB32866 | ND |
2019-06-26 | CD45967 | ND |