Naphthalene
Clear Water Cove Inc.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-25 | AC48199 | ND |
| 2014-07-18 | AC60279 | ND |
| 2015-07-15 | AC99665 | ND |
| 2016-04-11 | AD32566 | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | AD79206 | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | AD79285 | ND |
| 2018-04-09 | AE21706 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | AE81060 | ND |