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Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS)

Twin Water Authority

NOTE: Twin Water Authority purchases water from Marion County Public Water Authority which is required to test for perfluorobutane sulfonate (pfbs). Sample information shown below was taken by Marion County Public Water Authority.

Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFOS and other perfluorinated chemicals can cause serious health effects, including cancer, endocrine disruption, accelerated puberty, liver and immune system damage, and thyroid changes. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and they accumulate in people. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

4

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND20ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/A

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 2,000 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 2,000 ppt for perfluorobutane sulfonate was defined by EPA’s Human Health toxicity value. This health guideline hormone disruption and harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: Twin Water Authority purchases water from Marion County Public Water Authority which is required to test for perfluorobutane sulfonate (pfbs). Sample information shown below was taken by Marion County Public Water Authority.

Date Lab ID Result
2024-04-10115254PND
2024-04-23117066RND
2024-04-23117067RND
2024-06-04118139RND