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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.

 

28

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2013N/A00N/A
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018ND30ND
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND100ND
2022ND60ND
2023ND90ND

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
2018-04-26GW1804260940GSCND
2018-04-26GW1804260950GSCND
2018-04-26GW1804260915GSCND
2021-01-20210187601 PFAS TP006ND
2021-01-20210187603 PFAS TP005ND
2021-01-20210187602 PFAS TP002ND
2021-01-20ND
2021-03-03ND
2021-03-03210316801 PFAS TP006ND
2021-08-19ND
2021-08-19ND
2021-08-192108A96-03ND
2021-08-192108A96-01ND
2022-08-25ND
2022-08-25ND
2022-08-25ND
2022-08-252208K34-05ND
2022-08-252208K34-01ND
2022-08-252208K34-03ND
2023-02-14101052PND
2023-02-14101053PND
2023-02-14101054PND
2023-08-01ND
2023-08-01ND
2023-08-01ND
2023-08-23106713PND
2023-08-23106714PND
2023-08-23106715PND