Naphthalene
Northcrest Ranch Water System
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.
17
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-10 | AC50148 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | AC50138 | ND |
| 2014-06-05 | AC56097 | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | AC89234 | ND |
| 2015-04-22 | AC89232 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59599 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59676 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59679 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59617 | ND |
| 2017-09-12 | AD95773 | ND |
| 2017-09-12 | AD95777 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | AE34335 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | AE34333 | ND |
| 2019-09-30 | AE85215 | ND |
| 2019-09-30 | AE85137 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90436 | ND |
| 2019-11-25 | AE90475 | ND |