Naphthalene
City of La Villa
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 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-28 | AC40476 | ND |
| 2014-07-10 | AC59305 | ND |
| 2015-01-22 | AC77395 | ND |
| 2015-08-05 | AD02697 | ND |
| 2016-01-28 | AD20853 | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | AD44092 | ND |
| 2017-02-08 | AD69729 | ND |
| 2017-08-01 | AD91635 | ND |
| 2018-01-31 | AE11691 | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | AE36943 | ND |
| 2019-03-01 | AE57024 | ND |
| 2019-08-22 | AE80250 | ND |