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Naphthalene

Decatur Waterworks

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.

 

9

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND40ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
20230.230 ppb110.230 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-02-0718040000807ND
2018-02-0718040000707ND
2018-02-0718040000907ND
2018-07-0318186021701ND
2019-08-1319226004801ND
2019-08-1319226004901ND
2020-09-0120246001101ND
2021-08-1021223001501ND
2022-08-30O201283-VOC-1ND