Naphthalene
Lake Forest 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.
12
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-02 | AD05479 | ND |
| 2015-09-02 | AD05520 | ND |
| 2016-11-15 | AD58023 | ND |
| 2016-12-15 | AD62410 | ND |
| 2017-05-31 | AD86171 | ND |
| 2017-05-31 | AD86177 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30786 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30802 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30857 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | AE30852 | ND |
| 2019-09-05 | AE82304 | ND |
| 2019-09-05 | AE82290 | ND |