Naphthalene
Chaparral Place Water System
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-09-04 | AC65890 | ND |
2015-09-30 | AD09122 | ND |
2016-08-03 | AD46891 | ND |
2017-05-17 | AD84663 | ND |
2017-05-17 | AD84722 | ND |
2018-11-28 | AE47199 | ND |
2019-11-26 | AE90605 | ND |