Naphthalene
Governors Point
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
---|---|---|
2015-11-12 | AD13398 | ND |
2016-12-08 | AD61154 | ND |
2016-12-08 | AD61373 | ND |
2017-09-28 | AD98595 | ND |
2018-04-18 | AE23008 | ND |
2019-09-12 | AE83236 | ND |
2019-09-12 | AE83381 | ND |