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Naphthalene

Paradise Point Subdivision

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
2018ND20ND
2019ND20ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND20ND
2022ND20ND
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-01-29AE11107ND
2018-08-14AE36985ND
2019-04-30AE64172ND
2019-08-09AE77869ND
2020-06-24AF16641ND
2020-06-24AF16650ND
2020-07-20AF19810ND
2021-01-12AF38680ND
2021-01-12AF38692ND
2022-02-08AF83568ND
2022-02-08AF83577ND
2023-05-23AG41657ND
2023-05-23AG41749ND