National Drinking Water Database
Acenaphthylene in California
Acenaphthylene is a component of crude oil and coal tar, and a pollutant from petroleum refining, coal tar distillation, municipal wastewater treatment facilities and municipal waste incinerators.
The Most Polluted Communities in California
2 water utilities reported detecting Acenaphthylene in tap water since 2004, according to EWG's analysis of water quality data supplied by state water agencies
Ranked by highest average Acenaphthylene level
| Rank | System | Population Served | Positive test results of total reported tests | Average Level (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lost Hills Utility District Lost Hills, CA | 2,772 | 1 of 2 | 0.38 ppb (0 to 0.77 ppb) |
| 2 | Golden Hills Csd Tehachapi, CA | 7,434 | 1 of 5 | 0.02 ppb (0 to 0.11 ppb) |
Health Based Limits for Acenaphthylene
There are no health based standards that EWG is using for this chemical
Violation Summary for Acenaphthylene in California
There are no violations reported for this contaminant in California