Naphthalene
Pahrump Utility Company Inc.
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.
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 |
---|---|---|
2014-04-23 | A4D2169-01 | ND |
2015-04-01 | 150402015-001 | ND |
2016-10-13 | 1610140236-001 | ND |
2016-10-18 | 161019081-001 | ND |
2017-11-08 | 171109013-001 | ND |
2018-08-29 | 180831038-001 | ND |
2019-06-11 | 190613058-001 | ND |
2019-06-19 | 190621016-001 | ND |