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Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS)

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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.

 

15

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

6

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
20201.60 ppt21ND - 3.20 ppt
20210.775 ppt41ND - 3.10 ppt
20220.460 ppt51ND - 2.30 ppt
20232.45 ppt43ND - 3.70 ppt

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
2020-09-24CA3900732_001_001-2020092409153.20 ppt
2020-12-16CA3900732_001_001-202012160950ND
2021-03-08CA3900732_001_001-2021030809523.10 ppt
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_001-2022121514422.30 ppt
2022-12-15CA3900732_001_001-202212151442ND
2023-03-08CA3900732_001_001-2023030812153.70 ppt
2023-06-26CA3900732_001_001-2023062610113.40 ppt
2023-09-12CA3900732_001_001-2023091210502.70 ppt
2023-12-12CA3900732_001_001-202312120942ND