Naphthalene
Tahoe Keys Water Company
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.
7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-12 | CA0910015_001_001-202101120830 | ND |
| 2021-01-19 | CA0910015_003_003-202101190830 | ND |
| 2022-02-16 | CA0910015_001_001-202202161100 | ND |
| 2022-02-16 | CA0910015_003_003-202202161000 | ND |
| 2022-02-16 | CA0910015_002_002-202202161200 | ND |
| 2023-11-14 | CA0910015_002_002-202311140915 | ND |
| 2023-11-14 | CA0910015_007_007-202311140915 | ND |