Naphthalene
City of Shenandoah
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.
17
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-16 | AC39261 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | AC83319 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | AC83320 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | AC83201 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | AC83227 | ND |
| 2016-06-21 | AD41383 | ND |
| 2016-06-21 | AD41375 | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | AD74682 | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | AD74674 | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | AE15561 | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | AE15558 | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | AE15481 | ND |
| 2018-02-23 | AE15413 | ND |
| 2019-06-20 | AE71526 | ND |
| 2019-06-20 | AE71524 | ND |
| 2019-10-24 | AE87572 | ND |
| 2019-10-24 | AE87613 | ND |