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Naphthalene

Monson 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.

 

8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019ND40ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND10ND
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND10ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2019-03-29CA5403212_001_001-201903290920ND
2019-06-20CA5403212_001_001-201906201220ND
2019-09-06CA5403212_001_001-201909061145ND
2019-12-17CA5403212_001_001-201912171420ND
2020-03-06CA5403212_001_001-202003061310ND
2020-06-16CA5403212_001_001-202006161330ND
2021-09-28CA5403212_001_001-202109281115ND
2023-09-11CA5403212_001_001-202309111230ND