Naphthalene
Mostyn Manor
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.
17
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-26 | AC58295 | ND |
| 2014-08-21 | AC64966 | ND |
| 2014-08-21 | AC64895 | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | AC89280 | ND |
| 2016-07-06 | AD43175 | ND |
| 2017-07-27 | AD91196 | ND |
| 2017-07-27 | AD91136 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | AE17024 | ND |
| 2018-05-03 | AE25166 | ND |
| 2018-05-03 | AE25104 | ND |
| 2018-09-11 | AE39681 | ND |
| 2018-09-11 | AE39586 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | AE45117 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | AE45086 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | AE55053 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | AE55143 | ND |
| 2019-02-20 | AE55093 | ND |