Naphthalene
City of Oak Ridge North
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.
7
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-09 | AC83235 | ND |
| 2015-03-09 | AC83316 | ND |
| 2016-05-02 | AD34862 | ND |
| 2017-03-28 | AD77154 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30060 | ND |
| 2018-06-14 | AE30102 | ND |
| 2019-06-20 | AE71520 | ND |