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Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Rochester

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
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018N/A00N/A
2019N/A00N/A
2020N/A00N/A
2021ND310ND
2022N/A00N/A
2023ND80ND
2024ND300ND

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
2021-06-1721F1267-11ND
2021-06-1721F1267-09ND
2021-06-1721F1267-08ND
2021-06-1721F1267-07ND
2021-06-1721F1267-06ND
2021-06-1721F1267-05ND
2021-06-1721F1267-04ND
2021-06-1721F1267-03ND
2021-06-1721F1267-01ND
2021-06-1721F1267-10ND
2021-06-1721F1267-12ND
2021-06-1721F1267-13ND
2021-06-1721F1267-14ND
2021-06-1721F1267-15ND
2021-06-1721F1267-16ND
2021-06-1721F1267-17ND
2021-06-1721F1267-18ND
2021-06-1721F1267-19ND
2021-06-1721F1267-20ND
2021-06-1821F1265-01ND
2021-06-1821F1265-12ND
2021-06-1821F1265-11ND
2021-06-1821F1265-10ND
2021-06-1821F1265-09ND
2021-06-1821F1265-08ND
2021-06-1821F1265-07ND
2021-06-1821F1265-06ND
2021-06-1821F1265-05ND
2021-06-1821F1265-04ND
2021-06-1821F1265-03ND
2021-06-1821F1265-02ND
2023-08-0132302641-1ND
2023-08-0132302641-5ND
2023-08-0232302641-9ND
2023-08-0232302641-7ND
2023-08-0232302641-3ND
2023-08-2332302883-1ND
2023-08-2332302883-3ND
2023-10-1832303616-5ND
2024-02-2132400538029ND
2024-02-2132400505023ND
2024-02-2132400505019ND
2024-02-2132400505021ND
2024-02-2132400505001ND
2024-02-2132400505011ND
2024-02-2132400505009ND
2024-02-2132400505003ND
2024-02-2132400505005ND
2024-02-2132400505013ND
2024-02-2132400505007ND
2024-02-2132400505015ND
2024-02-2132400505017ND
2024-02-2232400538033ND
2024-02-2232400538001ND
2024-02-2232400538027ND
2024-02-2232400538035ND
2024-02-2232400538023ND
2024-02-2232400538025ND
2024-02-2232400538019ND
2024-02-2232400538021ND
2024-02-2232400538003ND
2024-02-2232400538017ND
2024-02-2232400538009ND
2024-02-2232400538013ND
2024-02-2232400538007ND
2024-02-2232400538015ND
2024-02-2232400538011ND
2024-02-2232400538005ND
2024-02-2232400538031ND