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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.

 

20

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
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND80ND
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND120ND

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
2021-06-0821F0457-03ND
2021-06-0821F0457-04ND
2021-06-0821F0457-05ND
2021-06-0821F0457-06ND
2021-06-0821F0457-07ND
2021-06-0821F0457-08ND
2021-06-0821F0457-09ND
2021-06-0821F0457-01ND
2023-05-0432301512011ND
2023-05-0432301512007ND
2023-05-0432301512009ND
2023-05-0432301512005ND
2023-05-0432301512003ND
2023-05-0432301512013ND
2023-05-0432301512015ND
2023-08-0832302699-9ND
2023-08-0832302699-7ND
2023-08-0832302699-5ND
2023-08-0832302699-3ND
2023-08-0832302699-1ND