Naphthalene
Everett Square Windcrest Estates
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-29 | AC40674 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | AC69189 | ND |
| 2015-03-12 | AC84127 | ND |
| 2016-09-06 | AD47899 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | AD84677 | ND |
| 2017-05-17 | AD84729 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | AE27284 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | AE61621 | ND |