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Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)

Saint Louis Park

Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFTA 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.

 

12

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
2023ND120ND

ppt = parts per trillion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EWG Health Guideline: 0.006 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 0.006 ppt for PFTA was based on the 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
2023-01-25TREATMENT PLANT #16ND
2023-01-25TREATMENT PLANT #1/1GND
2023-01-26TREATMENT PLANT #4ND
2023-01-26TREATMENT PLANT #6ND
2023-01-26TREATMENT PLANT #8ND
2023-03-1532300847001ND
2023-07-1932302470011ND
2023-07-1932302470009ND
2023-07-1932302470001ND
2023-07-1932302470007ND
2023-07-1932302470003ND
2023-07-1932302470005ND