Naphthalene
Corinthian Point Municipal Utility District 2
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.
9
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-17 | AC84757 | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | AC84739 | ND |
| 2015-03-17 | AC84835 | ND |
| 2016-12-06 | AD60652 | ND |
| 2016-12-06 | AD60769 | ND |
| 2017-03-09 | AD74380 | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | AE39362 | ND |
| 2019-12-06 | AE91678 | ND |
| 2019-12-06 | AE91734 | ND |