Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Naval Station Washington - WNY

NOTE: Naval Station Washington - WNY purchases water from D.C. Water and Sewer Authority which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by D.C. Water and Sewer 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.

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Samples

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

Year	Average result	Samples taken	Range of results
2014	ND	1	ND
2015	ND	3	ND
2016	N/A	0	N/A
2017	N/A	0	N/A
2018	N/A	0	N/A
2019	N/A	0	N/A

ppt = parts per trillion

State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines

EWG Health Guideline 1 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppt for perfluorononanoic acid 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. This health guideline applies to the entire class of PFAS detected in water.

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 10 ppt

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date	Lab ID	Result
2014-01-27	201401280250AM	ND
2014-01-27	201401280270AM	ND
2014-04-23	201404240519AM	ND
2014-04-23	201404240454AM	ND
2014-07-23	201407240427AM	ND
2014-07-23	201407240581AM	ND
2014-10-22	201410230323AM	ND
2014-10-22	201410230378AM	ND