Naphthalene
Decker Oaks
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-21 | AC64893 | ND |
| 2015-09-28 | AD08756 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | AD43163 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | AD43214 | ND |
| 2017-07-27 | AD91138 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | AE32824 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | AE74652 | ND |
| 2019-07-16 | AE74725 | ND |