Permethrin
Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority
NOTE: Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority purchases water from N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North which is required to test for permethrin. Sample information shown below was taken by N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North.
Permethrin is an insecticide used on agricultural crops, but most uses are non-agricultural. It can be applied to residential areas to control mosquitoes and ticks and also used as a bug repellent on clothing, as well as medical applications to treat head lice. Long-term exposure to permethrin may harm the liver.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
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2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
NOTE: Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority purchases water from N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North which is required to test for permethrin. Sample information shown below was taken by N.j.d.w.s.c. - Wanaque North.
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