Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS)
North Saint Paul
Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) is a member of a group of perfluorinated chemicals used in many consumer products. PFOS 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.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | 0.435 ppt | 2 | 2 | 0.350 ppt - 0.520 ppt |
| 2023 | 0.0480 ppt | 13 | 1 | ND - 0.630 ppt |
ppt = parts per trillion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 2,000 ppt
The EWG Health Guideline of 2,000 ppt for perfluorobutane sulfonate was defined by EPA’s Human Health toxicity value. This health guideline hormone disruption and harm to fetal growth and child development.
ppt = parts per trillion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-23 | 21H1912-03 | ND |
| 2021-08-23 | 21H1912-04 | ND |
| 2021-08-23 | 21H1912-05 | ND |
| 2021-08-23 | 21H1912-06 | ND |
| 2021-08-23 | 21H1912-07 | ND |
| 2021-08-23 | 21H1912-01 | ND |
| 2022-10-31 | 22J1387-01 | 0.520 ppt |
| 2022-10-31 | 22J1387-02 | 0.350 ppt |
| 2023-01-24 | 32300287-1 | ND |
| 2023-01-24 | 32300283-1 | ND |
| 2023-01-24 | 32300284-1 | ND |
| 2023-01-24 | 32300286-2 | ND |
| 2023-01-30 | 32300355-2 | ND |
| 2023-04-24 | 23D1326-02 | ND |
| 2023-04-24 | 23D1326-01 | 0.630 ppt |
| 2023-07-19 | 32302446-9 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 32302446-7 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 32302446-5 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 32302446-3 | ND |
| 2023-07-19 | 32302446-1 | ND |
| 2023-12-07 | 23L0261-01 | ND |