Naphthalene
City of West
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-17 | AC43247 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | AC85140 | ND |
| 2015-03-18 | AC85087 | ND |
| 2015-09-21 | AD07872 | ND |
| 2015-10-22 | AD11608 | ND |
| 2015-10-22 | AD11496 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | AD18399 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | AD18287 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | AD69385 | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | AD69196 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | AE33646 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | AE33603 | ND |
| 2019-04-18 | AE63045 | ND |
| 2019-04-18 | AE62967 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | AE78070 | ND |
| 2019-08-15 | AE79052 | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | AE88315 | ND |
| 2019-11-04 | AE88354 | ND |