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EWG's Tap Water Database — 2021 UPDATE

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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Mandeville Water Supply

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.

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013ND60ND
2014ND60ND
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/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
2013-11-2535117622001AMND
2013-11-2535117622005AMND
2013-11-2535117622007AMND
2013-11-2535117622003AMND
2013-11-2535117622011AMND
2013-11-2535117622009AMND
2014-04-2135135198001AMND
2014-04-2135135198003AMND
2014-04-2135135198005AMND
2014-04-2135135198007AMND
2014-04-2135135198015AMND
2014-04-2135135198013AMND