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Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)

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Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFDA 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.

 

20

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
2021N/A00N/A
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND200ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.06 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.006 ppt for perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA) was defined by EPA's recommended application of the toxicity value for PFDA published in the Integrated Risk Information System’s toxicological review. This health guideline protects against harm to the immune system and harm to fetal growth and child development.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2023-03-2132300897011ND
2023-03-2132300897005ND
2023-03-2132300897003ND
2023-03-2132300897007ND
2023-03-2132300897009ND
2023-03-2132300897001ND
2023-03-2132300897015ND
2023-03-2132300897013ND
2023-06-2832302194003ND
2023-06-2832302194001ND
2023-09-2832303341011ND
2023-09-2832303341019ND
2023-09-2832303341009ND
2023-09-2832303341007ND
2023-09-2832303341017ND
2023-09-2832303341015ND
2023-09-2832303341013ND
2023-09-2832303341005ND
2023-09-2832303341003ND
2023-09-2832303341001ND