Naphthalene
East Rio Hondo WSC
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.
18
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-06 | AC46051 | ND |
| 2014-09-09 | AC66293 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | AC85143 | ND |
| 2015-09-23 | AD08313 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25886 | ND |
| 2016-09-27 | AD51521 | ND |
| 2017-03-03 | AD73527 | ND |
| 2017-09-07 | AD95168 | ND |
| 2018-02-01 | AE12005 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | AE38710 | ND |
| 2018-08-28 | AE38704 | ND |
| 2018-09-25 | AE41524 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | AE47434 | ND |
| 2018-11-29 | AE47404 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | AE49353 | ND |
| 2019-02-19 | AE55149 | ND |
| 2019-06-06 | AE69479 | ND |
| 2019-06-06 | AE69539 | ND |