Naphthalene
Westwood North Water Supply Corporation
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.
14
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-23 | AD00747 | ND |
| 2015-07-23 | AD00745 | ND |
| 2016-10-17 | AD53421 | ND |
| 2016-10-17 | AD53419 | ND |
| 2016-10-17 | AD53452 | ND |
| 2016-10-17 | AD53451 | ND |
| 2017-04-28 | AD81842 | ND |
| 2017-04-28 | AD81844 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | AE41054 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | AE41042 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | AE70393 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | AE70442 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | AE90172 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | AE90223 | ND |