Naphthalene
Town of Cut and Shoot
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.
15
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-22 | AC51390 | ND |
| 2015-08-05 | AD02711 | ND |
| 2015-08-05 | AD02709 | ND |
| 2016-07-18 | AD44553 | ND |
| 2016-07-18 | AD44561 | ND |
| 2016-07-18 | AD44628 | ND |
| 2016-07-18 | AD44627 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | AD82480 | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | AD82482 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | AE23719 | ND |
| 2018-04-24 | AE23767 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | AE60212 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | AE60244 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | AE60335 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | AE60333 | ND |