Naphthalene
City of San Benito
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-05 | AC45755 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | AC55828 | ND |
| 2014-09-25 | AC68254 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | AC85138 | ND |
| 2015-09-23 | AD08293 | ND |
| 2016-03-08 | AD27719 | ND |
| 2016-07-29 | AD46453 | ND |
| 2017-03-15 | AD75281 | ND |
| 2017-08-02 | AD91831 | ND |
| 2018-04-26 | AE24275 | ND |
| 2018-07-26 | AE34706 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AE53641 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | AE73940 | ND |