Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)
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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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 24 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2024 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
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
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-02 | SWIN1808021125GSC | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | SWEF1808021115GSC | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | SWEF1808021115GSC | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | SWEF1904291120GSC | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | SWEF1904291120GSC | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | SWIN1904291110GSC | ND |
| 2019-05-28 | SWEF1905281300MK | ND |
| 2019-05-28 | SWIN1905281305MK | ND |
| 2019-06-24 | SWEF1906241120KER | ND |
| 2019-06-24 | SWIN1906241130KER | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | SWEF1907291410MK | ND |
| 2019-07-29 | SWIN1907291405MK | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | SWIN1908261105GSC | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | SWEF1908261110GSC | ND |
| 2019-09-03 | SWEF1909031730KME | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | SWEF1909041125KME | ND |
| 2019-09-04 | LLI61276 | ND |
| 2019-09-05 | LLI61842 | ND |
| 2019-09-05 | SWEF1909051200KME | ND |
| 2019-09-06 | LLI62222 | ND |
| 2019-09-06 | SWEF1909061120KME | ND |
| 2019-09-17 | LLI64737 | ND |
| 2019-09-23 | LLI66383 | ND |
| 2019-09-23 | SWIN1909231050GSC | ND |
| 2019-09-23 | SWEF1909231055GSC | ND |
| 2019-10-02 | LLI68878 | ND |
| 2019-10-09 | LLI70107 | ND |
| 2020-11-09 | LJ32711 | ND |
| 2021-01-22 | SWIN2101221030RG | ND |
| 2021-03-11 | SWIN2103111025SK | ND |
| 2021-05-10 | SWIN2105101030GSC | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | LJ66503 | ND |
| 2021-07-13 | ND | |
| 2021-07-16 | SWIN2107161030GGA | ND |
| 2021-09-17 | SWIN2109171300GGA | ND |
| 2022-06-14 | ND | |
| 2022-06-14 | LK16943 | ND |
| 2023-05-30 | ND | |
| 2024-01-16 | 112008P | ND |
| 2024-04-15 | 115510P | ND |
| 2024-07-16 | 118265P | ND |