Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS)
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Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFOS 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.
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | 0.697 ppt | 25 | 14 | ND - 2.00 ppt |
| 2022 | 1.10 ppt | 29 | 23 | ND - 2.20 ppt |
| 2023 | 1.10 ppt | 63 | 52 | ND - 2.70 ppt |
| 2024 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppt = parts per trillion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 2,000 ppt
The EWG Health Guideline of 2,000 ppt for perfluorobutane sulfonate was defined by EPA’s Human Health toxicity value. This health guideline hormone disruption and harm to fetal growth and child development.
ppt = parts per trillion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-16 | 20C0740-01 | ND |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-01 | ND |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-01 | 0.990 ppt |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-02 | ND |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-02 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-03 | ND |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-03 | 0.960 ppt |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-04 | 0.970 ppt |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-05 | ND |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-05 | 0.770 ppt |
| 2021-04-21 | 21D1187-06 | ND |
| 2021-05-17 | 21E1082-01 | ND |
| 2021-05-17 | 21E1082-03 | 1.30 ppt |
| 2021-05-17 | 21E1082-04 | 0.840 ppt |
| 2021-05-17 | 21E1082-06 | ND |
| 2021-08-31 | 21H2581-01 | ND |
| 2021-08-31 | 21H2581-02 | ND |
| 2021-08-31 | 21H2581-03 | 1.60 ppt |
| 2021-08-31 | 21H2581-04 | ND |
| 2021-08-31 | 21H2581-05 | 1.70 ppt |
| 2021-08-31 | 21H2581-06 | 2.00 ppt |
| 2021-08-31 | 21H2581-07 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2021-08-31 | 21H2581-08 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2021-11-30 | 21K1451-01 | 1.70 ppt |
| 2021-11-30 | 21K1451-02 | 1.30 ppt |
| 2021-11-30 | 21K1451-03 | ND |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-02 | 0.880 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-03 | ND |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-04 | 0.670 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-08 | 2.00 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-09 | 0.950 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-10 | 2.10 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-12 | 1.30 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-13 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-14 | 1.30 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-15 | 0.960 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-16 | ND |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-17 | ND |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-18 | 2.00 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-19 | 1.20 ppt |
| 2022-09-28 | 22I2209-21 | 2.20 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-01 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-02 | 1.80 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-03 | ND |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-04 | 0.720 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-05 | ND |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-06 | 1.50 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-07 | 1.20 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-08 | 1.80 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-09 | 1.20 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-10 | 1.50 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-11 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-12 | ND |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-13 | 1.70 ppt |
| 2022-12-08 | 22L0340-14 | 1.30 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-01 | 1.000 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-02 | 1.60 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-03 | 0.330 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-04 | 0.940 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-05 | ND |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-06 | 1.50 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-07 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-08 | 1.90 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-09 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-10 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-11 | ND |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-12 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2023-01-11 | 23A0323-14 | 2.40 ppt |
| 2023-03-24 | 23C1229-01 | 0.490 ppt |
| 2023-03-24 | 23C1229-02 | 0.960 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-01 | 1.50 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-02 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-03 | ND |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-04 | 0.670 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-05 | ND |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-06 | 1.30 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-07 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-08 | 1.90 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-09 | 2.50 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-10 | 1.80 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-11 | 1.000 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-12 | ND |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-13 | 1.50 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-14 | 1.60 ppt |
| 2023-04-19 | 23D1147-15 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2662-01 | ND |
| 2023-05-24 | 23E2662-02 | 0.940 ppt |
| 2023-06-20 | 23F1597-01 | 0.840 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-01 | 0.890 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-02 | 1.90 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-03 | 0.890 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-04 | 1.60 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-05 | 1.70 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-06 | 0.890 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-07 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-08 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-09 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-08-23 | 23H2420-10 | 0.860 ppt |
| 2023-08-24 | 23H2549-01 | 0.320 ppt |
| 2023-08-24 | 23H2549-02 | ND |
| 2023-08-24 | 23H2549-03 | ND |
| 2023-08-24 | 23H2549-04 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-08-24 | 23H2549-05 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-01 | 1.50 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-02 | 2.50 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-03 | ND |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-04 | 0.750 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-05 | ND |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-06 | 1.60 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-07 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-08 | 2.00 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-09 | 1.20 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-10 | 1.70 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-11 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-12 | ND |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-13 | 2.70 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-14 | 1.40 ppt |
| 2023-10-23 | 23J1144-15 | 1.10 ppt |
| 2024-04-17 | 32401112001 | ND |