Naphthalene
Parkhouse
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-02 | L4974224-1 | ND |
| 2014-04-28 | L5026034-1 | ND |
| 2014-11-07 | L5300357-1 | ND |
| 2015-01-29 | 12285024 | ND |
| 2015-04-01 | 12630986 | ND |
| 2015-07-22 | 13010768 | ND |
| 2015-10-09 | 13387313 | ND |
| 2016-02-19 | 13868672 | ND |
| 2016-05-04 | 14248927 | ND |
| 2016-09-07 | 14906160 | ND |
| 2016-10-19 | 15073644 | ND |
| 2017-01-17 | 15515330 | ND |
| 2017-05-19 | 16255528 | ND |
| 2017-07-21 | 16411217 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | L6992345-1 | ND |
| 2019-05-09 | L7110022-1 | ND |