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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Bloomington

NOTE: Bloomington purchases water from Minneapolis which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Minneapolis.

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.

 

10

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014ND30ND
2015ND30ND
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND30ND
2022ND30ND
2023ND40ND

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

NOTE: Bloomington purchases water from Minneapolis which is required to test for perfluorononanoic acid (pfna). Sample information shown below was taken by Minneapolis.

Date Lab ID Result
2021-11-1821K1088-01ND
2021-11-1821K1088-02ND
2021-11-1821K1088-03ND
2023-05-0332301475-3ND
2023-06-2132302111-1ND
2023-07-1332302387-3ND
2023-09-2632303289-1ND
2024-03-0732400682003ND
2024-03-0732400682001ND
2024-04-2532401206003ND