Naphthalene
Langham Creek 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-04-24 | AC51762 | ND |
2014-04-24 | AC51763 | ND |
2014-07-30 | AC61605 | ND |
2014-07-30 | AC61537 | ND |
2015-08-11 | AD03608 | ND |
2015-08-11 | AD03610 | ND |
2015-08-11 | AD03697 | ND |
2015-08-11 | AD03692 | ND |
2015-08-11 | AD03696 | ND |
2016-02-19 | AD24857 | ND |
2016-02-19 | AD24786 | ND |
2016-02-19 | AD24790 | ND |
2016-05-17 | AD37110 | ND |
2016-05-17 | AD37112 | ND |
2016-05-17 | AD37055 | ND |
2016-09-14 | AD49889 | ND |
2016-12-05 | AD60692 | ND |
2017-02-15 | AD70932 | ND |
2017-02-15 | AD70933 | ND |
2017-05-11 | AD84025 | ND |
2017-05-11 | AD84005 | ND |
2017-05-11 | AD83995 | ND |
2017-05-11 | AD84007 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE09694 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE09693 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE09691 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE09537 | ND |
2018-01-22 | AE09561 | ND |
2019-02-19 | AE54928 | ND |
2019-02-19 | AE54858 | ND |
2019-12-03 | AE91127 | ND |
2019-12-03 | AE91055 | ND |
2019-12-19 | AE92909 | ND |