Naphthalene
Cnp Utility District
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.
23
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-26 | AC44844 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | AC44793 | ND |
| 2014-04-03 | AC49242 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78860 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78857 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78856 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78769 | ND |
| 2015-02-02 | AC78763 | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | AD22849 | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | AD22794 | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | AD22798 | ND |
| 2017-02-13 | AD70499 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | AD83668 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | AD83718 | ND |
| 2017-05-10 | AD83664 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | AE12862 | ND |
| 2018-02-07 | AE12789 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | AE24887 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | AE24886 | ND |
| 2018-05-02 | AE24869 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | AE67184 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | AE67255 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | AE67186 | ND |