Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
City of Idaho Falls
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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
| 2024 | ND | 15 | 0 | ND |
ppt = parts per trillion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 0.006 ppt
The EWG Health Guideline of 6 ppt for perfluorononanoic acid was defined by EPA recommended application of the toxicity value for PFDA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review . This health guideline harm to the immune system and harm to fetal growth and child development.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 10 ppt
ppt = parts per trillion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-10 | MDJ0414-02 | ND |
| 2023-10-10 | MDJ0414-01 | ND |
| 2023-10-10 | MDJ0414-04 | ND |
| 2023-10-10 | MDJ0414-03 | ND |
| 2023-10-11 | MDJ0444-06 | ND |
| 2023-10-11 | MDJ0444-01 | ND |
| 2023-10-11 | MDJ0444-03 | ND |
| 2023-10-11 | MDJ0444-05 | ND |
| 2023-10-11 | MDJ0444-02 | ND |
| 2023-10-11 | MDJ0444-04 | ND |
| 2023-10-11 | MDJ0444-07 | ND |
| 2023-10-17 | MDJ0606-01 | ND |
| 2023-10-17 | MDJ0606-04 | ND |
| 2023-10-17 | MDJ0606-03 | ND |
| 2023-10-17 | MDJ0606-02 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-09 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-10 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-08 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-06 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-04 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-03 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-01 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-07 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-05 | ND |
| 2024-04-09 | MED0355-02 | ND |
| 2024-04-16 | MED0539-04 | ND |
| 2024-04-16 | MED0539-01 | ND |
| 2024-04-16 | MED0539-03 | ND |
| 2024-04-16 | MED0539-02 | ND |
| 2024-04-16 | MED0539-05 | ND |