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Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA)

Waterford WPCA

NOTE: Waterford WPCA purchases water from New London Department of Public Utilities which is required to test for perfluoropentanoic acid (pfpea). Sample information shown below was taken by New London Department of Public Utilities.

Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) 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.

 

4

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND20ND
2024ND20ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1,000 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1,000 ppt for PFPeA was defined by EPA's recommended application of the toxicity value for PFHxA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: Waterford WPCA purchases water from New London Department of Public Utilities which is required to test for perfluoropentanoic acid (pfpea). Sample information shown below was taken by New London Department of Public Utilities.

Date Lab ID Result
2023-03-1435786054001SE1ND
2023-06-13GF02468-01ND
2023-10-2535837357001SE3ND
2023-12-0635847227001SE4ND