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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.

 

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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
2021ND120ND
2022ND70ND
2023ND230ND

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
2021-09-1721I0952-02ND
2021-09-1721I0952-03ND
2021-09-1721I0952-04ND
2021-09-1721I0952-05ND
2021-09-1721I0952-06ND
2021-09-1721I0952-07ND
2021-09-1721I0952-08ND
2021-09-1721I0952-09ND
2021-09-1721I0952-10ND
2021-09-1721I0952-11ND
2021-09-1721I0952-12ND
2021-09-1721I0952-01ND
2022-11-2222K1040-01ND
2022-11-2222K1040-07ND
2022-11-2222K1040-06ND
2022-11-2222K1040-05ND
2022-11-2222K1040-04ND
2022-11-2222K1040-03ND
2022-11-2222K1040-02ND
2023-03-2132300897-9ND
2023-03-2132300897-7ND
2023-03-2123C1009-03ND
2023-03-2132300897-5ND
2023-03-2132300897-3ND
2023-03-2132300897-1ND
2023-03-2123C1009-02ND
2023-03-2123C1009-01ND
2023-06-2823F2165-04ND
2023-06-2823F2165-03ND
2023-06-2823F2165-02ND
2023-06-2823F2165-01ND
2023-06-2832302194-1ND
2023-06-2832302194-3ND
2023-09-2832303341-9ND
2023-09-2832303341-7ND
2023-09-2832303341-5ND
2023-09-2832303341-3ND
2023-09-2832303341-1ND
2023-09-2823I1583-06ND
2023-09-2823I1583-04ND
2023-09-2823I1583-02ND
2023-09-2823I1583-01ND