What Does NPTOC Stand For?

NPTOC stands for Nonpurgeable Total Organic Carbon

NPTOC, or Nonpurgeable Total Organic Carbon, refers to the fraction of organic carbon in a water sample that cannot be removed or volatilized during a specific purge-and-trap process. It serves as a critical indicator of water quality and organic contamination levels, providing valuable insights for environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, and assessment of water treatment efficacy. Measuring NPTOC helps in understanding the presence of persistent organic pollutants and their potential impacts on ecosystems and human health.