Mass Balances on Selected Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the New York-New Jersey Harbor.

New York (State); New Jersey

The article presents a study on ten polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons' (PAHs) mass balances in the New York-New Jersey Harbor. It mentions that PAH's are a concern in urban watersheds due to its potential hazardous effects to health. The study aims to approximate loads and losses of ten PAH compounds from several transmission routes to the harbor to determine the key loading pathways and inform authorities designed to reduce these loadings. Among the PAHs studied are fluorene, perylene, and indeno. It notes that the study found the need for a comprehensive monitoring of flow and PAH concentrations in stormwater and combine sewer overflows.