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Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS)

Satsuma Water Works

Perfluorohexane sulfonate is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. 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.

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

1

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013N/A00N/A
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
20202.03 ppt41ND - 8.10 ppt
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND20ND
2023ND40ND
2024ND20ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.001 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.001 ppt for perfluorohexane sulfonate was defined by EPA's toxicity value published in the Integrated Risk Information System's toxicological review. This health guideline harm to the developing immune system.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 10 ppt

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2020-05-2620155820001_PFAS8.10 ppt
2020-05-2620155820002_PFASND
2020-07-1420162602001_PFASND
2020-07-1420162602002_PFASND
2022-08-1120252576001_PFASND
2022-10-1820258923001_PFASND
2023-03-2020272490001_PFASND
2023-06-2620281093001_PFASND
2023-07-1120282277001_PFASND
2023-11-2920298489001_PFASND
2024-06-04117273PND
2024-06-04117274PND