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Naphthalene

Walker Creek Stateline RWA

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.

 

4

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND10ND
2021ND10ND
2022N/A00N/A
20230.204 ppb110.204 ppb

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-05-2918151004401ND
2020-01-2120023000307ND
2021-04-1921111001401ND
2023-01-10O205159-PAE-10.204 ppb