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Naphthalene

Manly Water Supply

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.

 

3

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
2019N/A00N/A
20202.90 ppb112.90 ppb
20213.90 ppb113.90 ppb
20222.80 ppb112.80 ppb
2023N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2020-08-20OE11903652.90 ppb
2021-08-12OE17957183.90 ppb
2022-08-15OE21551612.80 ppb