Naphthalene
Vista Verde Water Systems
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.
8
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-27 | AC40348 | ND |
| 2014-07-14 | AC59506 | ND |
| 2015-03-31 | AC86791 | ND |
| 2016-01-14 | AD18275 | ND |
| 2017-01-09 | AD63601 | ND |
| 2017-01-09 | AD63764 | ND |
| 2018-01-25 | AE10580 | ND |
| 2019-01-28 | AE51678 | ND |