Naphthalene
Chelford One Municipal Utility 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-06-04 | AC94625 | ND |
2015-06-04 | AC94695 | ND |
2016-09-30 | AD52350 | ND |
2017-09-22 | AD97701 | ND |
2018-07-30 | AE34963 | ND |
2018-07-30 | AE34988 | ND |
2019-05-29 | AE68425 | ND |