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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Milton Purchase Water System

NOTE: Milton Purchase Water System purchases water from Lafayette Utilities Water System which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Lafayette Utilities Water System.

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.

 

8

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013ND40ND
2014ND40ND
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND40ND

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

NOTE: Milton Purchase Water System purchases water from Lafayette Utilities Water System which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Lafayette Utilities Water System.

Date Lab ID Result
2013-12-192949414ND
2013-12-192949886ND
2013-12-192949403ND
2013-12-192949778ND
2014-06-263054038ND
2014-06-263054545ND
2014-06-263054008ND
2014-06-263054019ND