Naphthalene
Beaumont Place
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.
12
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-08-18 | AD04564 | ND |
2015-08-18 | AD04558 | ND |
2016-11-01 | AD55855 | ND |
2016-11-01 | AD55859 | ND |
2016-11-01 | AD55948 | ND |
2016-11-01 | AD55950 | ND |
2017-07-31 | AD91369 | ND |
2017-07-31 | AD91381 | ND |
2019-09-04 | AE82049 | ND |
2019-09-04 | AE82051 | ND |
2019-09-04 | AE82125 | ND |
2019-09-04 | AE82126 | ND |