Naphthalene
Aquilla WSD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-20 | AC44077 | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | AC57128 | ND |
| 2014-09-22 | AC67687 | ND |
| 2014-09-22 | AC67633 | ND |
| 2014-12-10 | AC74376 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | AC84516 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | AC96424 | ND |
| 2015-09-08 | AD05949 | ND |
| 2015-09-08 | AD06031 | ND |
| 2015-11-17 | AD13903 | ND |
| 2016-03-17 | AD29434 | ND |
| 2016-05-03 | AD35227 | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | AD48973 | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | AD48922 | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | AD59681 | ND |
| 2017-07-17 | Q1729190001 | ND |
| 2018-07-11 | Q1827265002 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | Q1943492003 | ND |