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Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS)

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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.

 

15

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

4

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
20201.30 ppt21ND - 2.60 ppt
2021ND40ND
2022ND50ND
20232.78 ppt43ND - 4.00 ppt

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

Date Lab ID Result
2020-09-24CA3900732_001_001-2020092409152.60 ppt
2020-12-16CA3900732_001_001-202012160950ND
2021-03-08CA3900732_001_001-202103080952ND
2021-06-16CA3900732_001_001-202106160955ND
2021-09-13CA3900732_001_001-202109131237ND
2021-12-14CA3900732_001_001-202112141015ND
2022-03-14CA3900732_001_001-202203141206ND
2022-06-27CA3900732_001_001-202206270944ND
2022-09-13CA3900732_001_001-202209131000ND
2022-12-15CA3900732_001_001-202212151442ND
2022-12-15CA3900732_001_001-202212151442ND
2023-03-08CA3900732_001_001-2023030812153.60 ppt
2023-06-26CA3900732_001_001-2023062610114.00 ppt
2023-09-12CA3900732_001_001-2023091210503.50 ppt
2023-12-12CA3900732_001_001-202312120942ND