Naphthalene
Harborside
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-22 | AC60549 | ND |
| 2014-07-22 | AC60483 | ND |
| 2015-11-18 | AD14063 | ND |
| 2016-01-28 | AD20714 | ND |
| 2017-11-13 | AE04540 | ND |
| 2017-11-13 | AE04586 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30495 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | AE77491 | ND |