Naphthalene
Arvin Community Services District
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-01-07 | 5806-009-1021 | ND |
2014-01-07 | 5806-011-1023 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5806-001-1015 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5806-005-0921 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5806-006-0949 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5806-016-1036 | ND |
2015-08-04 | 5806-018-1051 | ND |
2015-09-10 | 5806-009-0936 | ND |