Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA)
Sunset Ridge Condominiums
Perfluoroheptanoic acid is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. Perfluorinated chemicals can cause serious health effects, including cancer, endocrine disruption, accelerated puberty, liver and immune system damage, and thyroid changes. These chemicals are persistent in the environment and they accumulate in people. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | 0.572 ppt | 4 | 3 | ND - 0.919 ppt |
| 2022 | 0.366 ppt | 6 | 3 | ND - 0.852 ppt |
| 2023 | 0.747 ppt | 1 | 1 | 0.747 ppt |
ppt = parts per trillion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 1,000 ppt
The EWG Health Guideline of 1,000 ppt for perfluoroheptanoic acid was defined by EPA's recommended application of the toxicity value for PFHxA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review. This health guideline harm to fetal growth and child development.
ppt = parts per trillion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2021-10-18 | 0.919 ppt |
| 2021-10-18 | ND |
| 2021-10-18 | 0.668 ppt |
| 2021-10-18 | 0.700 ppt |
| 2022-01-18 | 0.611 ppt |
| 2022-04-19 | 0.734 ppt |
| 2022-04-19 | ND |
| 2022-04-19 | ND |
| 2022-04-19 | ND |
| 2022-07-19 | 0.852 ppt |
| 2023-07-12 | 0.747 ppt |