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6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA)

Tangipahoa Parish Water District

6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (6:2 FTSA) is a member of a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. These chemicals were used in the production of non-stick, stain repellent and chemically inert coatings. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

24

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
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND120ND
2024ND120ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppt for 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTSA) 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.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2023-10-3035838115011SE1ND
2023-10-3035838114001SE1ND
2023-10-3035838115009SE1ND
2023-10-3035838114003SE1ND
2023-10-3035838114005SE1ND
2023-10-3035838115007SE1ND
2023-10-3035838114007SE1ND
2023-10-3035838114009SE1ND
2023-10-3035838115005SE1ND
2023-10-3035838114011SE1ND
2023-10-3035838115001SE1ND
2023-10-3035838115003SE1ND
2024-04-1135872855009SE2ND
2024-04-1135872855007SE2ND
2024-04-1135872855005SE2ND
2024-04-1135872855003SE2ND
2024-04-1135872855001SE2ND
2024-04-1135872815011SE2ND
2024-04-1135872815009SE2ND
2024-04-1135872815007SE2ND
2024-04-1135872815005SE2ND
2024-04-1135872815003SE2ND
2024-04-1135872815001SE2ND
2024-04-1135872855011SE2ND