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4:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (4:2 FTSA)

New Hope

NOTE: New Hope purchases water from Minneapolis which is required to test for 4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 ftsa). Sample information shown below was taken by Minneapolis.

4:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (4:2 FTSA) is a member of a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. These chemicals were used in the production of non-stick, stain repellent and chemically inert coatings. Click here to read more about perfluorinated chemicals.

 

7

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
2023ND10ND
2024ND20ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 1 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppt for 4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 FTSA) was defined by EWG based on studies by Phillipe Grandjean of Harvard University and many other independent researchers who found reduced effectiveness of vaccines and adverse impacts on mammary gland development from exposure to PFOA and PFOS, the two PFAS most widely detected in drinking water.

ppt = parts per trillion

All test results

NOTE: New Hope purchases water from Minneapolis which is required to test for 4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 ftsa). Sample information shown below was taken by Minneapolis.

Date Lab ID Result
2023-05-0332301475003ND
2023-06-2132302111001ND
2023-07-1332302387003ND
2023-09-2632303289001ND
2024-03-0732400682003ND
2024-03-0732400682001ND
2024-04-2532401206003ND