Naphthalene
Rimwick Forest
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.
8
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 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-05 | AC71396 | ND |
| 2014-11-05 | AC71367 | ND |
| 2015-11-10 | AD13204 | ND |
| 2016-04-14 | AD33232 | ND |
| 2017-09-21 | AD97447 | ND |
| 2017-09-21 | AD97513 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | AE23741 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90388 | ND |