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Naphthalene

Big Oaks Ranchette 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.

 

8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND20ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-03-26AE19920ND
2019-08-27AE81062ND
2020-12-08AF36882ND
2020-12-08AF36903ND
2021-08-23AF67398ND
2022-04-13AF93150ND
2023-10-17AG60089ND
2023-10-17AG60139ND