Naphthalene
Canyon Regional Water Authority Wells 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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-11 | AC66715 | ND |
| 2015-07-23 | AD00783 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25789 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25891 | ND |
| 2017-02-07 | AD69280 | ND |
| 2018-05-24 | AE27704 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59494 | ND |
| 2019-03-21 | AE59599 | ND |