Naphthalene
City of Gilmer
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-07-20 | Q1527775002 | ND |
2015-07-20 | Q1527775004 | ND |
2015-07-20 | Q1527775005 | ND |
2016-05-25 | Q1620683010 | ND |
2016-05-25 | Q1620683011 | ND |
2016-05-25 | Q1620683014 | ND |
2017-03-16 | Q1711226001 | ND |
2017-03-16 | Q1711226004 | ND |
2017-03-16 | Q1711226006 | ND |
2018-08-30 | Q1834899002 | ND |
2018-08-30 | Q1834899003 | ND |
2018-08-30 | Q1834899006 | ND |
2019-10-10 | Q1972218001 | ND |
2019-10-10 | Q1972218003 | ND |
2019-10-10 | Q1972218005 | ND |