Naphthalene
West Valley County Water 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-09-03 | 5867-003-0910 | ND |
2015-09-03 | 5867-003-0730 | ND |
2016-09-08 | 5867-003-0851 | ND |
2017-09-05 | 5867-003-0930 | ND |
2018-09-07 | 5867-003-0715 | ND |
2019-09-04 | 5867-003-0837 | ND |