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8:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (8:2 FTSA)

Saint Louis Park

8:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonic Acid (8:2 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.

 

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: 1 ppt

The EWG Health Guideline of 1 ppt for 8:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (8:2 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

Date Lab ID Result
2023-01-25TREATMENT PLANT #16ND
2023-01-26TREATMENT PLANT #4ND
2023-01-26TREATMENT PLANT #6ND
2023-01-26TREATMENT PLANT #8ND
2023-03-1532300847001ND
2023-03-1532300847003ND
2023-07-1932302470011ND
2023-07-1932302470009ND
2023-07-1932302470001ND
2023-07-1932302470007ND
2023-07-1932302470003ND
2023-07-1932302470005ND