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Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS)

Eastern Region Allegany Distribution System

NOTE: Eastern Region Allegany Distribution System purchases water from City of Cumberland which is required to test for perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (pfhps). Sample information shown below was taken by City of Cumberland.

Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFHpS and other 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.

 

4

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
2023ND40ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.001 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.001 ppt for PFHpS was defined by EPA's recommended application of the PFHxS toxicity value published in the Integrated Risk Information System's toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to the developing immune system.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: Eastern Region Allegany Distribution System purchases water from City of Cumberland which is required to test for perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (pfhps). Sample information shown below was taken by City of Cumberland.

Date Lab ID Result
2023-05-1035798867001SE1ND
2023-08-0835819180001SE2ND
2023-11-0935840899001SE3ND
2024-02-0835859421001SE4ND