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Naphthalene

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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.

 

5

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
20182.85 ppb221.80 ppb - 3.90 ppb
20191.60 ppb111.60 ppb
20206.00 ppb116.00 ppb
2021N/A00N/A
20222.30 ppb112.30 ppb
2023N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-12-19E1810016651.80 ppb
2018-12-27E1812068593.90 ppb
2019-08-21E1906078971.60 ppb
2020-06-29E2003050556.00 ppb
2022-10-11E2210000542.30 ppb