Naphthalene
Kipling Oaks 1
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.
14
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-14 | AC99433 | ND |
| 2015-07-14 | AC99427 | ND |
| 2016-04-14 | AD33204 | ND |
| 2016-04-14 | AD33289 | ND |
| 2016-10-19 | AD53821 | ND |
| 2016-10-19 | AD53889 | ND |
| 2017-02-07 | AD69268 | ND |
| 2017-02-07 | AD69254 | ND |
| 2018-03-21 | AE19316 | ND |
| 2018-03-21 | AE19312 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90424 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90434 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90480 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90477 | ND |