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Naphthalene

Brazoria County MUD 56

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.

 

9

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
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND80ND
2023ND10ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2022-01-27AF82260ND
2022-01-27AF82361ND
2022-04-14AF93388ND
2022-04-14AF93448ND
2022-07-08AG04032ND
2022-07-08AG04126ND
2022-12-14AG21817ND
2022-12-14AG21849ND
2023-07-06AG47350ND