Naphthalene
Indigo Ranch
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.
8
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-17 | AC75345 | ND |
| 2014-12-17 | AC75317 | ND |
| 2015-12-09 | AD16291 | ND |
| 2016-10-26 | AD54865 | ND |
| 2017-09-28 | AD98533 | ND |
| 2017-09-28 | AD98660 | ND |
| 2018-10-31 | AE45066 | ND |
| 2019-11-18 | AE89549 | ND |