Naphthalene
Dogwood Hills
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.
22
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-19 | AD04695 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | AD08738 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | AD08768 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | AD16354 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | AD16353 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | AD16356 | ND |
| 2016-03-30 | AD31164 | ND |
| 2016-03-30 | AD31190 | ND |
| 2016-03-30 | AD31166 | ND |
| 2016-06-15 | AD40760 | ND |
| 2017-09-08 | AD95445 | ND |
| 2017-09-08 | AD95449 | ND |
| 2017-09-08 | AD95455 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | AE19151 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | AE19150 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | AE19152 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | AE19086 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | AE19094 | ND |
| 2018-03-20 | AE19092 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | AE88911 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | AE88909 | ND |
| 2019-11-07 | AE88915 | ND |