Naphthalene
Fairmont
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.
8
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-26 | 14H2596-01 | ND |
| 2014-12-29 | 14L1044-01 | ND |
| 2014-12-29 | 14L1044-02 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | 15G1161-01 | ND |
| 2016-03-02 | 16C0188-01 | ND |
| 2017-09-05 | 17I0171-01 | ND |
| 2018-10-30 | 18J1562-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-21 | 19J1215-01 | ND |