Naphthalene
City of Oakdale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-22 | 5810-011-1000 | ND |
| 2015-12-29 | 5810-013-1300 | ND |
| 2016-07-20 | 5810-005-0957 | ND |
| 2016-07-20 | 5810-007-1034 | ND |
| 2016-07-20 | 5810-008-0857 | ND |
| 2016-07-20 | 5810-009-0835 | ND |
| 2016-07-20 | 5810-010-1102 | ND |