Naphthalene
Bennett Woods
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 | 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-24 | AC51760 | ND |
| 2014-09-04 | AC65841 | ND |
| 2014-09-04 | AC65887 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | AD09102 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | AD09161 | ND |
| 2016-09-14 | AD49476 | ND |
| 2016-09-14 | AD49562 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74366 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74376 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74478 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74479 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | AE43632 | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | AE43685 | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | AE66324 | ND |