Naphthalene
Big Oaks Ranchette Subdivision
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.
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 | AC40672 | ND |
2014-10-08 | AC69193 | ND |
2015-03-12 | AC84129 | ND |
2016-11-16 | AD58347 | ND |
2017-10-18 | AE01352 | ND |
2017-10-18 | AE01429 | ND |
2018-03-26 | AE19920 | ND |
2019-08-27 | AE81062 | ND |