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Perfluoroheptane sulfonic acid (PFHpS)

Lakeville

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.

 

19

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
2021ND190ND
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/A

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
2021-09-2721J0008-10ND
2021-09-2721J0008-19ND
2021-09-2721J0008-18ND
2021-09-2721J0008-17ND
2021-09-2721J0008-16ND
2021-09-2721J0008-15ND
2021-09-2721J0008-14ND
2021-09-2721J0008-13ND
2021-09-2721J0008-12ND
2021-09-2721J0008-11ND
2021-09-2721J0008-01ND
2021-09-2721J0008-09ND
2021-09-2721J0008-08ND
2021-09-2721J0008-07ND
2021-09-2721J0008-06ND
2021-09-2721J0008-05ND
2021-09-2721J0008-04ND
2021-09-2721J0008-03ND
2021-09-2721J0008-02ND