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Naphthalene

NJ Water Supply Authority Manasquan

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.

 

13

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND60ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND10ND
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND10ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-03-27380327078ND
2018-03-27380327079ND
2018-03-27380327077ND
2018-09-04380904736ND
2018-09-04380904737ND
2018-09-04380904735ND
2019-03-26390326704ND
2019-09-10390910713ND
2019-09-11390912720ND
2020-03-173093847001ND
2020-09-17200917023-02ND
2021-03-09210309060-02ND
2023-03-28230328034-01ND