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Naphthalene

Bethel Ash WSC Lake 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.

 

6

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
2020ND20ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND10ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2020-08-31Q2034795003ND
2020-11-11Q2044178001ND
2021-01-27Q2102071004ND
2021-04-19Q2109940004ND
2022-04-07Q2210850001ND
2023-07-12Q2327373001ND