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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.

 

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Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND80ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020ND60ND
2021ND120ND
2022ND120ND
2023ND60ND

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
2018-07-11GWIN1807111230GGAND
2018-07-11GWIN1807111340GGAND
2018-07-11GWIN1807111350GGAND
2018-07-11GWIN1807111200GGAND
2018-07-11GWIN1807111310GGAND
2018-07-11GWIN1807111300GGAND
2018-07-11GWIN1807111220GGAND
2018-07-11GWIN1807111210GGAND
2020-11-102011464-03ND
2020-11-102011464-01ND
2020-11-102011464-09ND
2020-11-102011464-05ND
2020-11-102011464-07ND
2020-11-102011464-11ND
2021-07-27ND
2021-07-272107E34-07ND
2021-07-272107E34-11ND
2021-07-27ND
2021-07-27ND
2021-07-27ND
2021-07-27ND
2021-07-27ND
2021-07-272107E34-01ND
2021-07-272107E34-03ND
2021-07-272107E34-05ND
2021-07-272107E34-09ND
2022-06-272206J82-09ND
2022-06-272206J82-11ND
2022-06-272206J82-01ND
2022-06-272206J82-03ND
2022-06-272206J82-07ND
2022-06-27ND
2022-06-27ND
2022-06-27ND
2022-06-27ND
2022-06-27ND
2022-07-19ND
2022-07-192207D72-01ND
2023-04-24ND
2023-04-24ND
2023-04-24ND
2023-04-25ND
2023-04-25ND
2023-04-25ND