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Naphthalene

Poynette Waterworks

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.

 

9

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND10ND
2019ND10ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND10ND
2022ND10ND
2023ND20ND

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-09-12407131001ND
2019-09-19471340001ND
2020-09-14524894002ND
2020-09-14524894001ND
2020-09-21526515001ND
2021-09-14583349001ND
2022-09-07641012001ND
2023-02-06663120001ND
2023-08-22696223001ND