Naphthalene
Creekside Village
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-05 | AC56095 | ND |
| 2015-08-20 | AD04947 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | AD47718 | ND |
| 2016-09-01 | AD47749 | ND |
| 2017-08-11 | AD92935 | ND |
| 2018-09-11 | AE39594 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | AE88482 | ND |
| 2019-11-05 | AE88528 | ND |