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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Springville Water Works

NOTE: Springville Water Works purchases water from Coosa Valley Water Supply District which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Coosa Valley Water Supply District.

Perfluorononanoic acid, otherwise known as PFNA or C9, is a PFC similar in function and use to PFOA. These chemicals were used in the production of non-stick, stain repellent and chemically inert coatings. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

13

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
2020ND60ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022ND10ND
2023ND40ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.006 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 6 ppt for perfluorononanoic acid was defined by EPA recommended application of the toxicity value for PFDA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review . This health guideline harm to the immune system and harm to fetal growth and child development.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 10 ppt

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: Springville Water Works purchases water from Coosa Valley Water Supply District which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Coosa Valley Water Supply District.

Date Lab ID Result
2020-02-1920143245001_PFASND
2020-03-1120146207001_PFASND
2020-05-1820154936001_PFASND
2020-06-1020158322001ND
2020-08-2822009015201ND
2020-11-1820180589001_PFASND
2022-08-182208-00461-001ND
2022-09-212209-00365-001ND
2022-12-072212-00290-001ND
2023-01-112301-00197-001ND
2023-04-122304-00241-001ND
2023-07-112307-00223-001ND
2023-10-112310-00222-001ND