Naphthalene
Whispering Pines
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.
15
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-04 | AC65843 | ND |
| 2014-09-04 | AC65883 | ND |
| 2014-09-04 | AC65888 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | AD09126 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | AD09120 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59852 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59860 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74382 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74356 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74482 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74483 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | AE20385 | ND |
| 2018-03-28 | AE20387 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | AE55669 | ND |
| 2019-02-25 | AE55663 | ND |