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Naphthalene

Bull Run Mountain/evergreen (brme)

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
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND50ND
2023N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2022-07-2622-12667 VOCND
2022-07-2622-12668 VOCND
2022-07-2622-12669 VOCND
2022-07-2622-12670 VOCND
2022-12-1322-21032 VOCND