Naphthalene
Turtle Cove Lot Owners Association
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-14 | AE13816 | ND |
| 2019-01-30 | AE52216 | ND |
| 2020-01-28 | AE96026 | ND |
| 2020-01-28 | AE96125 | ND |
| 2021-06-29 | AF59906 | ND |
| 2022-02-08 | AF83689 | ND |
| 2023-01-17 | AG24720 | ND |
| 2023-01-17 | AG24825 | ND |