Naphthalene
Mcfarland Waterworks
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.
13
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-18 | 151723001 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 152627001 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 152638001 | ND |
| 2014-08-20 | 152630001 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 213246001 | ND |
| 2015-09-09 | 216317001 | ND |
| 2016-07-19 | 266857001 | ND |
| 2016-09-09 | 276443001 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | 299445001 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | 299444001 | ND |
| 2017-09-20 | 343734001 | ND |
| 2018-07-27 | 397389001 | ND |
| 2019-09-19 | 471339001 | ND |