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Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS)

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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.

 

21

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
2021ND70ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND70ND
2024ND40ND

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

Date Lab ID Result
2021-09-2121I1146-01ND
2021-09-2121I1146-02ND
2021-09-2121I1146-03ND
2021-09-2121I1146-04ND
2021-09-2121I1144-01ND
2021-12-1521L0722-01ND
2021-12-1521L0722-02ND
2022-03-2222C0993-01ND
2022-06-1522F1016-01ND
2022-12-0622L0244-01ND
2023-06-0623F0488-01ND
2023-09-0723I0302-01ND
2023-09-0732303086-1ND
2023-09-0732303086-3ND
2023-09-0732303086-5ND
2023-09-0732303086-7ND
2023-10-1723J0910-01ND
2024-03-1132400699003ND
2024-03-1132400699007ND
2024-03-1132400699005ND
2024-03-1132400699001ND