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Naphthalene

Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Douglas Plant

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
2020ND10ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-07-30Q1830108003ND
2019-03-14Q1911008001ND
2020-06-30Q2025934001ND
2021-08-26Q2123335004ND
2021-12-15Q2135512001ND
2022-03-07Q2207585003ND
2023-07-12Q2327363001ND