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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Mount Morris

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.

 

23

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND100ND
2022ND80ND
2023ND50ND

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
2021-05-264913918ND
2021-05-264913931ND
2021-05-264913947ND
2021-05-264913949ND
2021-06-164932202ND
2021-06-164932248ND
2021-08-17EH03740-01ND
2021-08-17EH03740-03ND
2021-11-16EK03304-03ND
2021-11-16EK03304-01ND
2022-01-18FA02988-03ND
2022-01-18FA02988-01ND
2022-05-10FE01972-01ND
2022-05-10FE01972-03ND
2022-07-12FG02817-01ND
2022-07-12FG02817-03ND
2022-10-18FJ03328-03ND
2022-10-18FJ03328-01ND
2023-01-17GA02854-01ND
2023-01-17GA02854-03ND
2023-04-18GD02972-01ND
2023-08-22GH04528-01ND
2023-10-17GJ03241-01ND