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Naphthalene

Bainbridge Island City Of

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.

 

15

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND100ND
2019ND10ND
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND40ND
2023N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-06-25ND
2018-06-25ND
2018-06-25ND
2018-06-25ND
2018-06-25ND
2018-06-25ND
2018-07-02ND
2018-07-02ND
2018-07-02ND
2018-07-02ND
2019-12-17ND
2022-10-124374698ND
2022-10-124374698ND
2022-10-124374698ND
2022-10-124374702ND