Naphthalene
Grantwood Subdivision
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-08-20 | AC64685 | ND |
2015-08-05 | AD02667 | ND |
2016-03-30 | AD31194 | ND |
2017-07-11 | AD88903 | ND |
2017-07-11 | AD88956 | ND |
2018-06-05 | AE28885 | ND |
2019-12-13 | AE92437 | ND |