Naphthalene
Danville
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.
21
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | 14079006801 | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 14135000901 | ND |
| 2014-11-18 | 14324003901 | ND |
| 2015-05-06 | 15127002201 | ND |
| 2015-10-21 | 15295005501 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | 16015000209 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | 16015000207 | ND |
| 2016-01-12 | 16015000107 | ND |
| 2016-03-07 | 16070000901 | ND |
| 2016-03-07 | 16070000601 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | 16140000901 | ND |
| 2016-05-17 | 16140001101 | ND |
| 2016-10-12 | 16288004601 | ND |
| 2017-01-11 | 17013000201 | ND |
| 2017-04-10 | 17103003401 | ND |
| 2017-10-16 | 17292000601 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 18130007601 | ND |
| 2018-10-08 | 18283004201 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 19017008009 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 19017008007 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 19017007907 | ND |