Naphthalene
Austins Colony
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-07 | AC62536 | ND |
| 2014-08-07 | AC62528 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | AC85081 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | AC96435 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | AC96404 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | AC96402 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | AD48504 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | AD48589 | ND |
| 2016-09-08 | AD48500 | ND |
| 2017-07-27 | AD91146 | ND |
| 2017-07-27 | AD91156 | ND |
| 2018-08-06 | AE35925 | ND |
| 2018-08-06 | AE35842 | ND |
| 2018-08-06 | AE35840 | ND |
| 2019-09-12 | AE83246 | ND |
| 2019-09-12 | AE83364 | ND |
| 2019-09-12 | AE83224 | ND |