Naphthalene
Deptford Twp MUA
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 | 7 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-06-09 | L4982762-1 | ND |
2014-06-09 | L4982762-2 | ND |
2014-06-09 | L4982746-1 | ND |
2014-06-09 | L4982763-1 | ND |
2014-06-09 | L4982762-3 | ND |
2014-06-09 | L4982762-4 | ND |
2014-06-09 | L4982762-5 | ND |
2015-12-29 | L5496663-1 | ND |
2016-06-21 | L6124868-1 | ND |
2017-06-22 | L6718064-1 | ND |
2017-06-22 | L6718064-2 | ND |
2017-06-22 | L6718071-1 | ND |
2017-06-22 | L6718066-1 | ND |
2017-06-22 | L6718064-3 | ND |
2017-06-22 | L6718064-4 | ND |
2017-06-22 | L6718064-5 | ND |