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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Quint-mar Water Authority

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.

 

23

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

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
2020ND120ND
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/A
2024ND110ND

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

Date Lab ID Result
2020-03-2720148311002_PFASND
2020-03-2720148311003_PFASND
2020-03-2720148311004_PFASND
2020-03-2720148311005_PFASND
2020-03-2720148311006_PFASND
2020-03-2720148311001_PFASND
2020-10-2020176512006_PFASND
2020-10-2020176512005_PFASND
2020-10-2020176512004_PFASND
2020-10-2020176512003_PFASND
2020-10-2020176512002_PFASND
2020-10-2020176512001_PFASND
2024-02-06113710PND
2024-02-06113711PND
2024-02-06113713PND
2024-02-06113715PND
2024-03-18115177RND
2024-08-06119362PND
2024-08-06119363PND
2024-08-06119364PND
2024-08-06119365PND
2024-08-06119366PND
2024-08-06119367PND