Naphthalene

Sun Valley Gid

NOTE: Sun Valley Gid purchases water from Truckee Meadows Water Authority which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Truckee Meadows Water Authority.

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.

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Samples

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

Year	Average result	Samples taken	Range of results
2013	N/A	0	N/A
2014	N/A	0	N/A
2015	N/A	0	N/A
2016	N/A	0	N/A
2017	N/A	0	N/A
2018	N/A	0	N/A
2019	ND	4	ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

NOTE: Sun Valley Gid purchases water from Truckee Meadows Water Authority which is required to test for naphthalene. Sample information shown below was taken by Truckee Meadows Water Authority.

Date	Lab ID	Result