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Naphthalene

Mattapoisett River Valley WD

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.

 

7

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND30ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Result
2018-04-09ND
2019-04-09ND
2020-06-02ND
2020-07-07ND
2020-10-06ND
2022-03-10ND
2023-01-24ND