Naphthalene
Mountain View
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-25 | 14239002401 | ND |
| 2015-07-13 | 15196001707 | ND |
| 2015-07-13 | 15196001709 | ND |
| 2015-08-10 | 15225008507 | ND |
| 2015-11-24 | 15329003207 | ND |
| 2016-07-11 | 16196015501 | ND |
| 2017-07-10 | 17194008001 | ND |
| 2018-09-04 | 18249004107 | ND |
| 2018-09-04 | 18249004109 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | 18262001201 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 18298008507 | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | 19212004901 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | 19282001501 | ND |