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4:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (4:2 FTSA)

Nashville Rural Water Association

NOTE: Nashville Rural Water Association purchases water from Nashville Waterworks which is required to test for 4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 ftsa). Sample information shown below was taken by Nashville Waterworks.

4:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (4:2 FTSA) is a member of a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. These chemicals were used in the production of non-stick, stain repellent and chemically inert coatings. 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
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND40ND
2024ND30ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppt for 4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 FTSA) was defined by EWG based on studies by Phillipe Grandjean of Harvard University and many other independent researchers who found reduced effectiveness of vaccines and adverse impacts on mammary gland development from exposure to PFOA and PFOS, the two PFAS most widely detected in drinking water.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: Nashville Rural Water Association purchases water from Nashville Waterworks which is required to test for 4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 ftsa). Sample information shown below was taken by Nashville Waterworks.

Date Lab ID Result
2023-01-11100051PND
2023-04-12102822PND
2023-07-19105557PND
2023-12-19111426RND